Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1/4 c. water
3 egg whites, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nutmeats

Preparation

Cook syrup, sugar and water to soft ball stage.
Pour one-half of this over stiffly beaten egg whites, returning remaining half to heat to cook to \"crack stage.\"
Continue beating egg whites. Pour remaining syrup slowly over egg whites, beating constantly, until candy holds its shape.
Add flavoring and chopped nuts. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.