Divinity Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar, syrup and water in a pan over low heat; stir only until sugar is dissolved, then cook until a little tried in cold water forms a soft ball.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff.
3. 3
   Continue beating and pour half the syrup slowly over the beaten whites.
4. 4
   Continue beating with the rest of the syrup until it forms a hard ball when tried in cold water and cracks when hit against the side of the cup.
5. 5
   Add this syrup gradually to the syrup and egg mixture you are beating.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and beat until candy is thick enough to drop from spoon.
7. 7
   Place on buttered platter by spoonfuls.
8. 8
   Makes 40 to 50 pieces.