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Orientals

• 3 c. sugar
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 egg white
• ½ c. candied pineapple
• 1 c. milk
• ½ tsp. almond extract (if desired)
• ¼ honey
• ½ c. walnuts
• ½ c. shaved citron

Boil the sugar, milk and butter. When almost boiled to the thread, add honey and boil until it forms a soft ball when tested in cold water or 240°F. Remove from fire and add slowly to very stiff egg white, beating constantly. Beat a few moments then add the chopped walnuts, cut pineapple and citron. Pour into buttered pan and when cool mark in squares or drop by teaspoonfuls on buttered plates.

Popcorn Balls

• 4 quarts, sifted, salted, corn or crisped puffed rice or corn
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• 2 c. molasses, light golden
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. butter

Boil rapidly, being very careful it does not burn. When brittle when tested in cold water or about 270°F. pour immediately over the corn and stir until evenly mixed. Press with hands into balls, keep in cold, air-tight place.

Sugared Popcorn I

• 2 qts. popped and sifted corn
• 2 c. brown sugar
• ½ c. water
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Boil sugar, water and butter until it forms a firm ball when tested in cold water or 250°F. Add