Divinity

Directions

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   In
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   saucepan combine sugar, syrup, salt and water.
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   Cook to hard ball stage, (may use candy thermometer), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
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   Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually
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   pour
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   syrup
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   over
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   egg whites and beat at high speed with
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   mixer
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    about 2
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    minutes.
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    Add
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    vanilla and nuts and beat until candy holds its shape, 4 or 5 minutes.
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    Quickly drop from teaspoon
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    on
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    waxed
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    paper.
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    Yield: 40 pieces.
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    Use light brown sugar for caramel divinity.