Divinity Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 4 ingredients in saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Cook without stirring to form ball stage.
4. 4
   Just before syrup reaches ball stage, beat egg white until stiff, not dry.
5. 5
   Pour about 1/2 of the syrup slowly over egg whites, beating constantly.
6. 6
   Cook remainder of syrup to soft ball stage or until small amount of syrup forms a hard ball when dropped into cold water.
7. 7
   Add syrup slowly to mixture.
8. 8
   Continue beating until mixture stiffens.
9. 9
   Add vanilla and nuts.
10. 10
    Drop from teaspoon on wax paper.