This recipe was written on a sheet of lined paper and found in the back of an old recipe box. Recipe is typed below as-is along with a scanned copy.
Divinity Fudge
3 c sugar
1/2 c light syrup
1/2 c cold water
2 egg whites
1 t van.
Place sugar, syrup & water in pan over slow fire. Stir only until sugar is dissolved then cook until little tried in cold water forms a soft ball. (Beat egg whites 2 minutes at high speed until stiff, continue beating & pour one half the syrup slowly over the beaten egg whites. Continue beating while cooking the rest of the syrup until it forms a hard ball when tried in a cup of cold water and cracks when hit against side of the cup. Add this syrup gradually to the syrup & egg mixture you are beating. Add vanilla & continue beating until candy is thick enough to drop from spoon. Place by t on buttered platter. Makes 35 to 40 pieces. Nut meats may be added if desired.