Double Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2/3 c. water
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
dash of salt

Preparation

Combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/3 cup of water and cook until small amount of syrup forms soft ball in cold water (240\u00b0).
Cook remaining 1 1/2 cups of sugar, 1/3 cup of water and corn syrup until it forms a hard ball in cold water (254\u00b0).
Cool first syrup slightly.
Add slowly to egg whites, beating constantly about 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture loses its gloss.
Add second syrup in same way.
Add vanilla and turn into greased pan.
Cut in squares when cold.
This candy is softer and creamier than the regular Divinity.
Approximate yield:
about 40 pieces.