Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   First, stir sugar into corn syrup, water and salt until dissolved.
2. 2
   Boil to medium ball stage (240°).
3. 3
   Slowly pour 1/2 over 2 stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly.
4. 4
   Second, cook remaining syrup to very hard ball stage.
5. 5
   (Test a few drops in water.
6. 6
   It should form a firm ribbon that bends when lifted from water.)
7. 7
   Beat syrup into candy mixture, continue beating until stiff.
8. 8
   Third, cool for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. 9
   When mixture holds its shape when dropped from spoon, add vanilla.
10. 10
    Drop from teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet.
11. 11
    Makes 4 dozen pieces.