divinity with variations

Directions

1. 1

   Divinity (with variations) 2 2/3 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cu

2. 2

   Cook without stirring to 260 degrees F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a hard ball

3. 3

   Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form

4. 4

   For best results, use electric stand mixer, not a portable handheld mixer because total beating time is about 6 minutes and mixture is thick

5. 5

   Add vanilla

6. 6

   Beat until mixture holds its shape and becomes slightly dull

7. 7

   If mixture becomes too stiff for mixer, continue beating with wooden spoon.) Fold in nuts

8. 8

   Quickly drop mixture from buttered spoon onto waxed paper