Classic Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; set aside.
2. 2
   Mix sugar, syrup, water and salt in a
3. 3
   medium saucepan.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
5. 5
   Continue cooking over medium heat until syrup cracks when dropped into small amount of cold water.
6. 6
   Pour syrup slowly into egg whites, beating constantly, until all syrup mixture has been added to egg whites. Continue beating until the candy loses its shiny look.
7. 7
   Add vanilla and nuts.
8. 8
   Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased or foil-lined cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Red or green food coloring may be added for Christmas.
10. 10
    Makes 3 dozen.