One Christmas a million years ago, I burnt out my hand mixer making this. That is the year Santa brought me my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer.
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup corn syrup, light
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon other optional flavoring
Put first four ingredients in pan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until boiling. Insert candy thermometer & cook (not stirring) until 252 degrees. While sugar mixture is cooking, beat egg whites in deep bowl until stiff peaks form. When sugar is done, slowly pour into egg whites, beating on high speed constantly. then add flavors or any food coloring. Continue beating till candy holds its shape and begins to lose its gloss. Add nuts. Spread onto waxed paper. Let cool then cut with wet knife. Store air tight.
NOTES : You can add 1/2 cup chopped nuts at the end if desired.
