Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. Karo syrup
1/2 c. hot water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
nuts (optional)
vanilla

Preparation

Cook first four ingredients until hard ball stage (without stirring).
Remove from heat.
Beat egg whites immediately for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour hot syrup over whites slowly and beat until glossy look becomes dull.
Add vanilla.
Drop on buttered pan or countertop by teaspoonfuls.