Divinity

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

In heavy 2 qt. pan, stir together sugar, syrup, water and salt. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Cook to 260 degrees F (hard boil stage). Remove from heat. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Pour syrup mixture over egg whites, beating at high speed on mixer. Add vanilla, and beat 4-5 minutes or until candy holds shape. Quickly drop from teaspoon on waxed paper. Add walnut half to top, if desired. Makes approx. 40 pieces.

By Robin from Washington, IA