Divinity Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup
2 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
25 walnut halves or pecans

Preparation

Combine sugar, water and syrup in saucepan.
Heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
Boil without stirring until syrup forms a hard ball in cold water (265\u00b0 on candy thermometer).
Remove from heat and quickly beat salted egg whites until stiff.
Slowly add syrup to egg whites, beating constantly.
Beat until candy thickens and begins to lose its gloss.
Add flavorings and quickly shape with teaspoon into large pieces and drop onto a greased plate or waxed paper.
Put half a nut on each piece.