Diamonds (Lebanese Cookies)
INGREDIENTS:
2 c Sugar
1/2 c Sour cream
1/3 c Light corn syrup
2 tb Butter
1/4 ts Salt
2 ts Vanilla, rum or brandy
Flavoring
1/4 c Quartered candied cherries
1 c Coarsely chopped Diamond
Walnuts
2 c Sugar
1/2 c Sour cream
1/3 c Light corn syrup
2 tb Butter
1/4 ts Salt
2 ts Vanilla, rum or brandy
Flavoring
1/4 c Quartered candied cherries
1 c Coarsely chopped Diamond
Walnuts
Combine first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil slowly, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring, over medium heat, to 236 degrees on thermometer. Remove from heat & let stand 15 minutes; don't stir. Add flavoring; beat until mixture starts to lose its gloss (about 8 min). Stir in the candied cherries & nuts and quickly pour into a greased 8 x 8 pan. Cool completely and cut into squares. Yield: 1 1/2 pounds