Chewy Honey Nougats

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 4-1/3 cup marshmallow cream (or frappe)
• 3 tbsp. shortening
• 1/3 cup Confectioners sugar", "1-1/3 cup nuts, finely chopped", "Dipping chocolate

Instructions

1. Cook sugar, honey, syrup and water to 272F on a candy thermometer.
2. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Add marshmallow creme and shortening; beat until well blended.
4. Fold in confectioner's sugar and nuts.
5. Spread into a buttered 9-inch square pan and let stand for 24 hours.
6. Cut and wrap individual pieces or dip in chocolate.
7. Makes about 80 pieces that are lovely on a holiday candy tray.