Ingredients

3 C. sugar
3/4 C. light corn syrup
3/4 C. water
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry jello
1 C. chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 C. flaked coconut (optional)

Directions

Combine sugar, syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then cook without stirring til it reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer. Combine beaten egg whites and jell-o. Beat until mixture forms peaks. Pour hot syrup in a thin stream into egg whites, beating constantly. Beat until candy loses its gloss and holds its shape. Fold in nuts and coconut.

Drop by spoonful onto wax paper.