Divinity Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, syrup and water in saucepan.
2. 2
   Boil until a few drops placed in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball when rolled between the thumb and second finger (235° on a candy thermometer).
3. 3
   Then pour half the boiling mixture over the stiffly beaten egg whites and stir.
4. 4
   Return the remaining half of the mixture to the heat and boil until a few drops placed in a cup of cold water form a hard ball (260° on a candy thermometer).
5. 5
   Combine with egg mixture.
6. 6
   Add nuts and vanilla, working fast.
7. 7
   Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on a well buttered cookie sheet.