Christmas Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. boiling water
1/3 c. white Karo syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
chopped nuts

Preparation

Put first 4 ingredients in little pot; bring to bubbling boil. When boiling, put lid on and boil for about 2 minutes.
Ready when forms soft ball in cold water, about 240\u00b0 to 250\u00b0 if using a candy thermometer.
While boiling, beat 2 egg whites stiff.
Add heated mixture to egg whites with mixer going.
Blend well.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Beat until glossiness is dull, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in nuts.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls on wax paper. Yield: 4
dozen.