Gertie'S Divinity Candy

• 1/2 c. light corn syrup
• 2 1/2 c. white sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. chopped nuts

1. Mix syrup, sugar, water and salt in saucepan.
2. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved (medium to medium-high heat). Continue cooking on medium heat, without stirring, until small amount of mixture forms a firm ball when dropped in cup of cold water.
3. Pour half of the syrup mixture over the beaten egg whites, beating constantly.
4. (Use candy speed on mixer.)
5. Cook remainder of syrup on medium until small amount dropped in cold water forms a hard thread.
6. Slowly add remaining syrup to first mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture holds shape.
7. Add vanilla and nuts. Drop by spoonful onto wax paper or spread on a large buttered plate or pan (9 x 9 x 2-inch).
8. Let cool to set up.
9. When firm, cut into squares.

light corn syrup, white sugar, vanilla, egg whites, water, salt, nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=842125 (may not work)