Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup and water in saucepan; bring to a full rolling boil.
Slowly pour one-third of mixture over stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly.
Continue boiling remaining syrup mixture until it forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water.
Add remaining syrup gradually to egg mixture, beating constantly until cool and thickened.
Add vanilla flavoring and nuts; beat until mixture holds its shape.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Cool thoroughly.
Yield:
Approximately 36 pieces.