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Divinity: Peanut Butter Divinity

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

2 1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Water
2 Egg whites
1/2 t Vanilla
Confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/2 c Creamy peanut butter


Recipe

In butter 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Continue cooking without stirring to hard-ball stage or until candy thermometer registers 260ºF. Meanwhile, beat egg whites with electric mixer until stiff but not dry. Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites, beating constantly at high speed of mixer. Add vanilla, beat until candy holds its shape, 4-5 minutes.

On towel dusted generously with confectioner's sugar, quickly pat candy to 10x4" rectangle. Dust lightly with more confectioner's sugar, roll candy to 16x6" rectangle. Spread peanut butter over candy to within 1/2 inch of one of the long sides. Roll up from opposite side, using the towel to help roll. Wrap in towel, chill until firm, about 1 hour. Cut in half crosswise, wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate. To serve, cut in slices slightly more than 1/2 inch thick. Makes about 48 pieces.