Divinity Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar, syrup and water in pan over slow flame.
2. 2
   Stir only until sugar is dissolved.
3. 3
   Then cook until a soft ball forms (236°).
4. 4
   Beat egg whites at #8 speed until stiff.
5. 5
   Continue beating.
6. 6
   Pour 1/2 of the syrup slowly over beaten egg whites. Cook rest of syrup until it forms a hard ball when dropped in a cup of cold water, until it cracks when hit against the side of a cup (280°).
7. 7
   Add syrup gradually to the syrup and egg mixture.
8. 8
   Add vanilla and keep heating until candy is thick enough to drop from spoon.
9. 9
   Place the spoonfuls in buttered platters.
10. 10
    Makes 35 to 40 pieces.
11. 11
    Nuts may be added, if desired, just before candy is ready to spoon.