3 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. cold water
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla

Place sugar, syrup and cold water in a pan over low heat. Stir only until sugar is dissolved, then cook until a little tried in cold water forms a soft ball.

Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff; continue beating and pour half syrup slowly over egg whites. Continue beating while cooking the rest of the syrup until it forms a hard ball when tried in cup of cold water (or spin a thread).

Add to the syrup and egg mixture you are beating. Add vanilla and continue beating until candy is thick enough to drop from spoon. Spoon by teaspoonsful on buttered platter or wax paper. Makes 35-40 pieces. Nuts may be added just before candy is ready to spoon.