Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. nuts (optional)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water

Preparation

In 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and water.
Cook to hard ball stage (260\u00b0) stirring only until sugar is dissolved.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites to a stiff peak. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites beating at high speed on electric mixer.
Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape in 4 to 5 minutes.
Quickly drop from teaspoon onto wax paper. Makes about 40 pieces.