Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light Karo syrup
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Preparation

In
saucepan combine sugar, syrup, salt and water.
Cook to hard ball stage, (may use candy thermometer), stirring only until sugar dissolves.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually
pour
syrup
over
egg whites and beat at high speed with
mixer
about\t2
minutes.
Add
vanilla and nuts and beat until candy holds its shape, 4 or 5 minutes.
Quickly drop from teaspoon
on
waxed
paper.
Yield: 40 pieces.
Use light brown sugar for caramel divinity.