Divinity Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2/3 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. corn syrup
2/3 c. water
2 egg whites
1 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cook sugar, syrup, water and salt in saucepan (I use a number 8 large skillet).
Do not stir after sugar is dissolved.
Cook until boiling syrup, when dropped from spoon in cold water, forms a hard, almost brittle ball (265\u00b0 by thermometer).
Remove from fire.