Divinity Candy

Directions

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   Combine
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   sugar,
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   syrup, water and pinch of salt in pan. Bring to a rapid boil, cooking until this forms a soft ball in water. Beat
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   egg whites, pinch of salt and cream of tartar in large mixing bowl while liquid is cooking.
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   Remove liquid from stove and
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   pour
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   half over stiffly beaten egg whites.
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   Return remaining half
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   of liquid to stove and boil until a hard ball forms in water.
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    Liquid will be thick and look almost white at last
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    stage. Beat
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    first
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    mixture while last half is cooking, then
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    pour remaining into mixture beating slowly until mixture loses
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    its gloss
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    and
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    is stiff enough to drop by spoon.
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    Add nuts
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    and vanilla just before dropping onto waxed paper.
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    When cool, store in airtight container.