I like using crushed candycane or bits of chocolate chips. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup Light Karo Syrup
1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
2 egg whites
flavoring (vanilla, mint or etc)
Directions:
Cook sugar, syrup, water and salt, stirring constantly to 260 degrees. Whip egg whites until they will form stiff but not dry peaks. Slowly pour (drizzle) all of the hot mixture into the egg whites beating constantly on highest speed. Add flavoring, beat until it starts to set. It will begin to lose its shine. Quickly drop from spoon onto waxed paper or buttered surface.
