In every cookie blogger’s life, a little sugar must fall. Or in my case, Cherry Divinity.
I’ve never made this before, but I had some marshmallow fluff leftover from the night before (it’s a long story) and google was there for me this morning with the answer to “Christmas Cookie with Marshmallow Fluff.”
Enter Cherry Divinity.
I supposed Divinity is more a candy than a cookie, but I make allowances for butter mints and toffee, so Divinity is given a pass.
The recipe seemed simple enough, though there was a glaring typo that I was ready to pounce on. Joke’s on me though, because this one didn’t quite turn out the way it should have.
I did everything right up until the 10 minutes of mixing, when I left to go write some of my research paper. When I returned, the substance in the mixer looked a little grainy. But I thought maybe it would be okay.
It wasn’t really.
Divinity isn’t supposed to look like this. I don’t know what it’s supposed to taste like, but this is SUPER sweet. However, my kids have been snacking on it all day long, which tells me maybe there’s a market for this treat. I’m just not it.
And Dixie Sugar, it’s “loses” not “looses,” but after my experience, it’s clear that maybe I’m the loser on this one.
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Cherry Divinity (from Dixie Sugar)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 container (16 oz) marshmallow fluff
- 4 cups Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup candied cherries, plus more for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Line countertop with wax paper.
- Place marshmallow fluff in stand mixer bowl and attach the paddle attachment. Set aside.
- In a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and water whisking constantly. Bring to a boil and let boil for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and slowly pour sugar mixture into the marshmallow fluff with the mixer on medium.
- Bring the speed up to medium-high and beat until the mixture thickens and looses it’s glossy sheen (and looks more matte), about 10 minutes.
- As soon as it’s the right texture, stir in vanilla and candied cherries. Working quickly, drop the divinity onto parchment paper using two large spoons: one spoon to scoop it and one spoon to push the candy off the other. Place a cherry onto the top of each piece of divinity.
- Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
