2-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, salt and water. Cook to a hard ball stage (260 degrees), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a large mixer bowl/ beat to stiff peaks.
Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed of electric mixer. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4 to 5 minutes. (this is the trickiest part – watch it carefully, it will start to lose its gloss. Check it often to see if it is holding its shape.)
Quickly drop from a teaspoon onto waxed paper. (If it cools too quickly and starts to harden, spread on waxed paper and cut into squares with pizza cutter.) Makes about 40 pieces.
(this recipe can be cut in half for easier handling)
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