Ghost Poo, better known as divinity, is not as hard as it looks (no pun intended).
It only takes about 30 minutes to make and it is super fun to shape into little ghost patties. This recipe makes enough to make four good platefuls.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2/3 cup warm water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or other flavor of your choice)
• 1 cup chopped nuts of your choice (optional)
• Waxed paper

Directions:

In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir only until sugar has dissolved. Do not stir after this point. Cook syrup mixture until it reaches 250 degrees F on a candy thermometer, bringing it to a hard ball stage.

While the syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Once the sugar mixture reaches 250 degrees F, carefully pour a slow steady stream of syrup into the stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly at high speed. Add the vanilla and continue to beat until mixture holds its shape, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in pecans.

Using 2 spoons, drop the divinity onto waxed paper, using 1 spoon to push the candy off the other. This may take a little practice because the technique is to twirl the pushing spoon, making the candy look like the top of a soft serve ice cream. If the candy becomes too stiff, add a few drops of hot water. You will need to work fast.Alternately, allow your drops to cool slightly, then roll into a long strand and swirl together for that great poo effect. Cool the candies on racks completely. You can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.