Divinity Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon and 1/2 cup water.
Cook to hard ball stage (260\u00b0 on candy thermometer), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
Gradually pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed on electric mixer.
Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4 to 5 minutes.
Quickly drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper.
Makes about 40 pieces.