Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. Karo syrup
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Beat egg whites until a soft peak forms and set aside.
Boil sugar, water and syrup until mixture forms a firm ball when a small amount is dropped in a cup of water.
Pour thin stream into the egg white mixture, beating constantly until it loses the gloss.
Add nuts.
Spoon onto wax paper or foil.
Top each piece with a pecan half.