Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Stir sugar, corn syrup and water over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cook, without stirring, to 260° on candy thermometer (or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball).
2. 2
   In mixer bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Continue beating while pouring hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites.
3. 3
   Add vanilla.
4. 4
   Beat until mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull.
5. 5
   (Mixture may become too stiff for mixer.) Fold in nuts. Drop mixture from tip of buttered spoon onto waxed paper.
6. 6
   Yields about 4 dozen candies.