Old-fashion divinity

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       Title: OLD-FASHION DIVINITY
  Categories: Candies
       Yield: 1 Servings
  
       2 c  Sugar
     1/2 c  Corn syrup
       2 lg Egg whites
       1 c  Chopped nuts
     1/2 c  Water
     1/8 ts Salt
     1/2 ts Vanilla extract
     1/8 tb Cream of tartar
  
   Combine sugar, syrup, water, salt, and cream of tartar. Cover and boil 5
   minutes.  Uncover.  Wipe sides of pan with damp cloth. Boil without
   stirring to firm ball stage (245 - 248 F). Remove from fire. Pour slowly,
   beating constantly, over stiffly beaten egg whites. Continue beating until
   mixture holds its shape when dropped from spoon. Add flavoring and nuts.
   Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper, or pour into well-buttered pan. When
   cold cut in squares.
  
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