Divinity Fudge

Divinity Fudge

2 c white sugar

½ c corn syrup

½ c cold water

2 egg whites (beaten stiff)

1 tsp vanilla

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in saucepan. Cook, stirring until sugar dissolves. Then cook over low heat, without stirring, to hard ball stage (265 degrees - or until makes a long hair-like strand).

Put whites and salt in large bowl; beat on high speed until stiff (about 2 1/2 minutes). Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while continuing to beat until mixture thickens. Add vanilla and chopped nuts or cherries; beat until mixture will hold its shape. Drop from a teaspoon onto waxed paper.