Maple Creams

Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup maple sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Walnut meats

Instructions

1. Cook the sugars and water to 240 degrees F, or to the soft-ball stage; add the almond extract.
2. Cool to lukewarm, then beat until creamy, yet firm.
3. Knead until smooth, form into small balls, and press a walnut meat into each ball.