Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. syrup
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt in a saucepan.
Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Increase the heat and boil steadily, without stirring, until thermometer reaches 265\u00b0 or until it forms a hard ball in cold water.
Remove from heat.