Perfect divinity

Perfect divinity

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• chopped nuts - 1/2 c
• egg whites - 2 item
• light corn syrup - 1/2 c
• hot water - 1/2 c

How to make perfect divinity:

In 2-quart saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Cook to hard ball stage (250°) without stirring. Wipe crystals from sides of pan now and then with fork wrapped in damp cloth. Remove from heat.

Immediately beat 2 egg whites stiff. Pour hot syrup slowly over beaten whites, beating constantly at high speed on mixer (about 5 minutes). Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until mixture forms soft peaks and begins to lose its gloss. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if you wish.

Drop divinity from a teaspoon, pushing off with a second spoon, onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Twirl top! If divinity becomes too stiff for twirling, add a few drops of hot water.

Recipe categories: Drop cookies, Candy, Fudge.