Another Yummy Treat
by Sara
No, I have not lost my mind and forgotten we’ve already done a Taste of the Week for this week. But I stumbled across this recipe – a recipe for 3 musketeers – and honestly, how could I WAIT a week to share?! This recipe actually uses light corn syrup, so it’s even a healthy option!
3 Musketeers Candy Bar (Makes 14 bars)
3 cups granulated sugar
2/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1/8 tsp salt
3 egg whites
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 12 oz bags milk chocolate chips
Candy thermometer
In a large saucepan on medium heat, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and salt. Stir to boiling then continue to cook using a candy thermometer.
In a glass bowl beat egg whites until they are stiff and begin to form. When the sugar solution reaches 270 degrees F, remove from heat and slowly pour in with the egg whites in a mixer while blending slowly. Continue to blend until the mixture becomes the consistency of dough – this can take up to 20 minutes.
Once the mixture reaches the dough consistency (it’s important to not add them before this point!), add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. When the chocolate is blended and the nougat is thick, press into a 9×9″ pan.
Put the pan into the fridge until firm; should take around 30 minutes. Then, with a sharp knife, cut the candy in half, then across in 7 segments to create 14 bars.
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway. Don’t overheat.
Take a fork and stab a candy bar, then dip into the chocolate. Place on wax paper to harden. Repeat this step for other 13 bars.
Let the bars harden and cool for 1-2 hours.
I know this recipe seems a bit daunting – the website actually says it’s a moderate difficulty level – but think about how happy and satisfied you will be with the results! YUMMY! A perfect treat for little dinner party favors 
