Ingredients

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 egg whites (room temp when beaten)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Combine corn syrup, water, salt and sugar.
  • Cook to 234°F.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff and pour 1/2 the syrup into them slowly, beating as you pour.
  • Cook the remaining syrup to 280°F then add it to the white mixture the same way as before.
  • Add vanilla and nuts.
  • Continue beating until mixture is thick enough to hold its shape when dropped by a spoon.
  • Pour into a buttered 9x9-inch pan.
  • Cool and cut into squares.