Cashew Delights 1/6

  Servings       : 1
  Categories     : Candies

        3/8   cup brown sugar
        1/3   stick Margarine, or Butter
      2 2/3   tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
          1   drop Salt
        1/8   can sweetened condensed milk, 14 oz
      1 1/3   dashes vanilla Extract
      4 2/3   ounces Cashews, Whole
      2 2/3   tablespoons Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet Morsels
      2 2/3   tablespoons Chocolate Chips, Milk Chocolate
        1/3   teaspoon vegetable oil

  THIS RECIPE MAY HAVE BEEN SCALED TO A FRACTION OF THE ORIGINAL.  THE ORIGINAL
  RECIPE CALLED FOR 1 CAN OF SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK.  THE NUMBER OF CANS IN THE
  CURRENT PRINTING = THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE RECIPE WAS MULTIPLIED.

  It is important to test the candy thermometer first.  Heat water to boiling and
  check temperature.  It should be 212° Farenheit.

  In large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients.  Cook over medium heat
  until all the sugar is dissolved.
  ** It takes a long time to dissolve the sugar **
  Gradually add milk and mix well.
  Continue cooking until candy thermometer reads 248° (Firm ball stage).
  Remove from heat.
  Stir in vanilla until blended.
  Fold in the cashews.
  Drop by TABLESPOONS onto PARCHMENT PAPER ONLY.
  Loosen from paper.
  Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl.
  Drizzle over cluster.
  Cool.

  2008 - Tried substituting vegetable oil for shortening in chocolate topping.

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  Notes : 2003 - 1 Batch made 84
          2006 - 1 Batch--55 fairly large ones
          2007 - 1/2 batch made 32