Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. water
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, water, salt and cream of tartar.
Cover and let boil 5 minutes.
Uncover.
Boil without stirring to firm ball stage.
Remove from fire.
Pour slowly, beating constantly, over stiffly beaten egg whites.
Continue beating until mixture holds it shape when dropped from spoon.
Add flavoring and nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.