Divinity
["2 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. light corn syrup", "2 egg whites", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. water", "1/2 c. nuts (optional)", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. water"]
["In 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and water.", "Cook to hard ball stage (260\u00b0) stirring only until sugar is dissolved.", "Meanwhile, beat egg whites to a stiff peak. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites beating at high speed on electric mixer.", "Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape in 4 to 5 minutes.", "Quickly drop from teaspoon onto wax paper. Makes about 40 pieces."]
["sugar", "light corn syrup", "egg whites", "vanilla", "water", "nuts", "salt", "water"]