Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
3/4 c. corn syrup
3/4 c. water
2 egg whites
1 (3 oz.) pkg. jello (any flavor, but not diet)
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. coconut (optional)

Preparation

Mix sugar, syrup and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; stir occasionally until it forms a hard ball.
Beat two egg whites until fluffy.
Add the jello gradually and beat until mixture holds a stiff peak.
Pour syrup into egg whites, beating constantly, until it loses its glossy look.
Add nuts and coconut.
Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.