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Classic Christmas Nougat

Soft, chewy nougat whipped with honey and egg whites, packed with almonds and pistachios.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 30 pieces
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup almonds toasted
  • 0.5 cup pistachios

Method
 

  1. Line a pan with rice paper or parchment.
  2. Cook sugar, honey, corn syrup, and water to 300F on a candy thermometer.
  3. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, then slowly pour in the hot syrup while beating.
  4. Beat until very thick and glossy, then fold in the toasted nuts.
  5. Press into the pan, cover, and let set several hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

Lightly oil your knife and hands; nougat is wonderfully sticky.