Divinity

Ingredients

• 2.67 cups white sugar
• 0.67 cups light corn syrup
• 0.5 cups water
• 2 eggs whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.67 cups chopped walnuts , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all your ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat sugar, corn syrup, and water in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat; stir continuously until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Continue to cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.

3. 3

   Beat egg whites in a 1 1/2-quart glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Continue to beat while slowly pouring hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites

5. 5

   Add vanilla; beat until mixture holds its shape and begins to lose its gloss. Fold in walnuts.

6. 6

   Drop from a greased spoon onto waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature, turning candy over once, until the outside of candy is firm, at least 12 hours. Store in an airtight container.