Pinwheel Divinity
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This pretty to serve peppermint-flavor divinity candy recipe is rolled and cut to reveal pretty spirals. The delicate candies add color and variety to platters filled with Christmas cookies and candies.


Pinwheel Divinity

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Servings: about 34 slices
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Related Categories: Christmas Candy, Christmas Party, Divinity Candy, Low Calorie Desserts, Low Carb Desserts, Low Sodium, Mints
 
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Ingredients
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    Sifted powdered sugar
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    Basic Divinity (see Recipe Center)
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    peppermint extract
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  •   Few drops
    red food coloring
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Directions
1.
Lightly sprinkle two pastry cloths or waxed paper with sifted powdered sugar.
2.
Prepare Basic Divinity as directed, except substitute 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for the vanilla and omit the nuts.
3.
When candy holds its shape, turn half of the mixture onto the dusted pastry cloth or the waxed paper. Quickly roll candy into a 13-inch square. Tint the remaining candy with a few drops of red food coloring. Roll out remaining candy as directed above.
4.
Invert one of the divinity squares over the other; press the squares together lightly. Quickly roll up jelly-roll style; press to seal edge. Cut the roll into 3/8-inch slices. Makes about 34 slices.

Make-Ahead Tip
Up to 3 days ahead prepare pinwheel divinity. Store at room temperature in a tightly covered container.
Nutrition information
Calories 70, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 9 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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