Divinity Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Place in saucepan over low heat sugar, corn syrup and water. Stir only to mix the ingredients, then cook without stirring to 255°.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites until stiff.
3. 3
   When temperature of 255° is reached, remove from heat and pour, beating constantly with electric mixer, in a fine stream into the stiffly beaten egg whites.
4. 4
   Continue beating until mixture holds its shape and loses its gloss.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and nuts.
6. 6
   Spread in buttered 9 x 12-inch pan or drop quickly by teaspoon onto waxed paper.