Divinity

This was what we gave our teachers for a Christmas gift every year. Sometimes we also gave a pretty handkerchief with it.

Stir over slow heat until the sugar is dissolved:

2-1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup light corn syryp

Cook these ingredients quickly to the soft ball stage (238˚).

Whip until stiff:

2 egg whites

1/8 tsp. salt

Pour the syrup over the eggs in a thin stream while beating constantly. When all the syrup has been added place the bowl containing the candy over hot water. Beat the candy until it sticks to the bottom and sides of the bowl and stands up in peaks. Remove it from the fire. Add:

1-1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Drop it by teaspoons onto waxed paper.