CAKES, COOKIES AND CONFECTIONS
Sea Foam
| 1 ½ c. white sugar | Maple or coffee flavoring |
| 1 ½ c. brown sugar | 1 c. nut meats if desired |
| 1 ½ c. hot water | White 1 egg |
Cook sugar and water until it forms a hard ball in cold water or 250° F. Add slowly to beaten white, beating constantly. Beat until thick, drop from teaspoon on wax paper or buttered tins.
Nougat
| 2 c. sugar | 2 tsp. glucose |
| ¼ c. water | 1 tsp. vanilla |
| 2 egg whites | 1 c. mixed nut meats( Brazil, pecans, walnuts and almonds) |
| ½ tsp. almond extract | 1 stick angelica |
| 1/4 c. candied cherries | 1 c. corn syrup(light) |
Boil sugar, corn syrup, water and glucose until brittle when tested in cold water or about 270 F. Add slowly to very stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly. Add flavoring and fold in nuts, cherries and angelica, cut into small pieces. Pour at once into well buttered pans. When cool cut and wrap each piece in wax paper.
Caramels
| 2 c. sugar | 2 c. milk or cream |
| ¾ c. glucose or 1 ½ c. Karo | 1 tsp. vanilla |
| 1 c. nut meats if desired | |
| 2 sq. chocolate if desired |
Put sugar, glucose, butter and ½ milk over fire. Stir until mass boils thoroughly. Add gradually second cup of milk. Let mixture boil, stirring every 3 or four minutes till it reaches "hard ball"
