Butter Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. white sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. light corn syrup
1 c. water
4 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Combine sugar, salt, syrup and water; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
Boil to 262\u00b0 on candy thermometer.
Remove from heat; pour slowly over egg whites, beating with electric mixer.
Continue beating for 5 minutes. Mixture will be very stiff.
Add butter, vanilla and nuts.
Beat by hand until firm.
Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.
Let stand until firm.
Store in airtight container.