Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
2/3 c. water
2 beaten egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Cook first four ingredients over medium heat until soft ball forms in water.
Take out 1/2 cup of mixture and pour over egg whites.
(Mix thoroughly and set aside.)
Continue cooking sugar mixture to hard ball stage or until it spins a thread when held up on spoon. Add to egg white mixture, beating constantly. Add vanilla and/or nuts, cherries, walnuts, etc. for variety.