Seafoam Candy

Directions

1. 1
   In 2 quart saucepan combine sugar, syrup and water.
2. 2
   Cook; stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and starts boiling. Cook on medium heat, without stirring, to 260° (hard ball). Remove from heat.
3. 3
   In large bowl beat egg whites to stiff peak. Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites; beating constantly on high 6 minutes.
4. 4
   Add vanilla; keep beating for 10 more minutes until soft peaks form and starts losing gloss.
5. 5
   Add nuts; mix. Let stand 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Drop by teaspoon onto buttered baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes at 300°.