SEAFOAM CANDY

Seafoam Candy image

Provided by shawnajean

Categories Candy

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter pecan flavoring
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Combine light brown and white sugars, water, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy 2 quart saucepan.
Cook covered until mixture boils rapidly.
Remove lid, place candy thermometer in pan, and cook without stirring to 260°F (127°C).
Remove from heat.
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Pour hot syrup in thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer on high speed.
Add vanilla and pecan flavoring.
Continue beating until soft peaks form and candy starts to lose its gloss.
Stir in pecans and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
When candy has set, store in airtight container.