1-1/2 c. sugar
About 1/2 c. Water (to thin down and make syrup)
4 large egg whites, beaten
2 tsp. vanilla (or other flavoring)
1/2 lb. butter (2 sticks)
Nuts or chopped, dried fruits (optional)
pinch salt
3-4 lb. powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 tsp. salt
Cook sugar and water to soft ball stage (234 deg.) Beat slowly into egg whites. Mix powdered sugar, butter, flavoring, salt, nuts or fruits into egg white mix. Knead well. Shape into eggs. Let dry 1-2 hours before coating with chocolate (Pick one from page 7).
Edmonia Thompson
Clarksburg, Md.