Divinity (AKA bunny tails)

Pictured: maple nut divinity with pecans.

Original recipe from Mom and House of Nash Eats.

Yield: 25 large or 50 small puffs

Ingredients:

• 4 cups sugar
• 1 c corn syrup
• 1 c water
• 4 egg whites
• ⅛ t salt
• 2 t vanilla
• optional: ~5 drops food coloring to taste
• opt: ~5 drops additional flavoring to taste
• opt: 2 cups chopped walnuts and/or pecans

Directions:

1. In a 2 quart pan over medium heat, bring sugar, syrup, and water to a boil. Insert candy thermometer.
2. Line 2 trays with wax paper.
3. When syrup reaches 225* whip eggs whites and salt until stiff peaks form.
4. When syrup reaches 260* remove from heat and slowly pour it into beaten eggs, whipping at top speed. It will take 1-2 minutes to pour it all in.
5. Add vanilla and optional flavor and coloring, and continue whipping on high until mixture loses its sheen and begins to hold shape, about 6-8 minutes AFTER everything is combined. Fold in optional nuts.
6. Drop by dollop on the wax paper. Let cool about 30 minutes, then store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Favorite Variations:

• watermelon flavor + pink or green coloring
• strawberry or raspberry flavor + pink or purple coloring
• ½ t maple flavor + chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or peanuts are great)