DIVINITY

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
Your choice of nuts, chopped

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.

In HEAVY medium saucepan (thin pans tend to burn candy) combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Cook uncovered without stirring until it reaches 245 degrees F.

In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

While mixer is on high, pour syrup over egg whites in a small steady stream. Continue beating until mixture holds its shape and begins to lose its gloss. Stir in vanilla and nuts.

Quickly drop by teaspoonfuls onto the wax paper. Store in tightly covered container.

Note: I found that stirring for ten seconds while boiling will make a very smooth texture.