*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          NEW MEXICO PINON CANDY

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Candies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    Cones piloncillo -- shredded OR
   1       c            -Dark brown sugar, packed
   1       c            Water
   2       tb           Butter
                        -(DO NOT USE MARGARINE)
   1 1/2   c            Toasted pine nuts OR
                        -Pecan halves
   1       t            Vanilla

  Piloncillo is unrefined sugar that is purchased in hard cones. It comes in
  colors from beige to brown.
  
  Heat piloncillo and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring
  constantly. Reduce heat slightly. Cook, without stirring, to 236F on candy
  thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water
  forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water. Remove from heat.
  Immediately remove thermometer. Stir in butter. Cool 8 minutes without
  stirring. Stir in pine nuts and vanilla. Beat with spoon until slightly
  thickened and mixture just coats pine nuts but remains glossy, about 1
  minute. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until
  candies are firm. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
 


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