Divinity Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2/3 c. white syrup
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Preparation

Cook sugar, syrup and water until it forms a soft, but firm ball.
Pour 1/2 of mixture over stiffly beaten egg whites.
Return balance of syrup to fire and continue cooking until it forms a very hard ball.
Pour into egg white mixture and continue beating. Add vanilla and nuts.
Beat until very stiff.
Pour in lightly buttered platter.
Cool and cut into squares.