Katra wrote:
>
> Don't let it sit!
> You have to beat it while it is still hot until it has cooled!

LOL. Everyone's technique is different - I prefer to follow the
recipes, all of which I've ever seen say to let it cool down to 110
degrees, a temp that is in bold on my candy thermometer. Whatever works
for you in candy-making would be a good motto. ;-)

N.