Chocolate Turkish Paste
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Course : Candy
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      tablespoons   unflavored gelatin
     1/2  cup           cold water
   2      cups          sugar
     1/3  cup           cocoa
     2/3  cup           hot water
   1      teaspoon      pure vanilla extract
                        granulated sugar
 

Preparation:

Makes about 4 dozen squares 1. Soak gelatin in cold water 10 minutes. 2. Combine sugar, cocoa and hot water in a heavy saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. 3. Blend in gelatin and bring to a boil; cook slowly over low heat about 15 minutes, or until temperature registers 220 F. on candy thermometer without stirring. 4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and cool, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes. 5. Line bottom of 8-inch square pan with waxed paper. Pour in cooled mixture; let stand 24 hours, then invert onto a well-sugared surface. 6. Carefully peel off paper; cut into squares and roll in granulated sugar.