Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1 box confectioners sugar
1 c. Karo syrup (white)

Preparation

Mix and cook to soft ball stage.
While cooking, beat 2 eggs until peaks form.
Slowly pour 1/2 syrup into egg mixture while beating.
Continue beating while returning remaining syrup to cook until it spins a thin thread.
Slowly add to beating mixture.
Beat for about 10 minutes.
Add vanilla (1 teaspoon) and nuts to taste. Spoon quickly on waxed paper.