Divinity Candy (A Family Favorite)

Divinity Candy

3 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup cold water
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla
Nut meats (optional)

Place sugar, syrup, and water in pan - cook until a little tried in water forms a soft ball. Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually add 1/2 of cooked syrup. Continue beating while cooking remaining syrup until it forms a hard ball in cold water. Add to egg mixture. Add vanilla and beat until thick enough to drop from spoon. Add nut meats. Drop on waxed paper.

-Bernice K