Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light Karo syrup
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water

Preparation

In
a
2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, Karo syrup, 1/4 teaspoon salt
and
1/2
cup
water.
Cook until sugar is dissolved.
Beat
egg whites to stiff peaks.
Pour syrup into egg whites slowly, beating continuously.
Beat until mixture looks dull and
holds its shape.
Add nuts and cherries, if desired. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper.