Buttery Honey Nut Chew

This recipe sounds so good! I am not a nut eater, but I LOVE honey, and this is delicious without the nuts 8) Definitly optional!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons  strained honey
• 2  teaspoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1  egg white
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
•  pecans (optional) or   almonds (optional) or   nuts, mixture (optional)

Directions

1. In saucepan, stir honey, sugar, water, and butter.
2. Stir until dissolved.
3. Cook slowly until softball stage or 240°F on thermometer.
4. Pour syrup mixture over beaten egg white (stiffly beaten).
5. Beat constantly!
6. Mix in almond extract; beat until mixture is creamy.
7. Drop by desired size on wax paper.
8. You may decorate them with nuts or leave out.