Divinity

My mother in law was always a huge baker around the holidays and this is one of her Christmas goodies. My brother in law loves this and still asks his mom to make this every year for him.

2 1/2 cups sugar 

1/2 cup light corn syrup

2 egg whites

1 tsp vanilla 

1/2 cup water 

1/4 tsp salt

Combine first 3 ingredients and the 1/2 cup water and the 1/4 tsp salt. Cook to hard boil (260 degrees) stirring only till sugar dissolves.

Meanwhile beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gradually pour syrup over the egg whites, beating at a high speed with an electric mixer. Add vanilla and beat till candy hold it's shape. 

Quickly drop from a teaspoon onto waxed paper.