Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. water
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
3 c. sugar
dash of salt

Preparation

Bring to a boil, cook until mixture forms firm ball when a little is dropped in cold water.
Beat 2 egg whites until stiff. Slowly pour boiling syrup in a fine stream over the egg whites, beating at high speed.
Beat until mixture passes glossy stage and holds its shape.
Drop from the tips of two knives onto waxed paper.
Coloring may be added during last stage of beating.