Divinity Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Cook all ingredients until small amount forms a ball in cup of cold water.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites.
3. 3
   Test syrup; if forms ball in cup of cold water, pour 1/2 syrup mixture over egg whites.
4. 4
   Cook remaining syrup until small amount forms hard ball in cup of cold water.
5. 5
   Continue beating first mixture constantly.
6. 6
   Pour remaining syrup mixture over first mixture.
7. 7
   Beat until creamy.
8. 8
   Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper.
9. 9
   Chopped nuts may be added before dropping.
10. 10
    Does not do well in rainy weather.