HONEY ALMOND NOUGATS

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Add these tasty nougats to your cookie and candy platter at the holidays. They will disappear fast!-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2/3 cup superfine sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup honey
2 egg whites
2 cups ground almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Grease a large bowl with the butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch and honey. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cover and boil for 1 minute. Uncover; cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 286° (soft-crack stage)., In a stand mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With mixer running on high speed, carefully pour hot sugar mixture in a slow, steady stream into the mixing bowl. Beat on high for 10 minutes or until mixture holds its shape and is lukewarm, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. , Fold in ground almonds and cinnamon. Transfer to prepared bowl; cool to room temperature. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll balls in chopped almonds. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Nurnobi Bd
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These nougats are delicious, but they're a lot of work to make. I'm not sure if I'll make them again.


Shazad Malik
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The nougats turned out great, but they were a little crumbly. I think I might have overcooked them.


Rear of The Dinos
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These nougats are a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of honey next time.


Bridget Ward
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I wasn't sure how these nougats would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


caneil buchanan
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These nougats are a great make-ahead snack. I made a batch last week and they're still going strong. They're perfect for packing in lunches or taking on road trips.


Tan _Jiro
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I love how easy these nougats are to make. I don't have a lot of experience in the kitchen, but I was able to follow the recipe and make them without any problems.


kidd marco
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These honey almond nougats are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty, and the texture is just right - chewy and a little bit crunchy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.