Pecan Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. white sugar
1 c. white syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
2 egg whites, beaten stiff, but not dry
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt in heavy saucepan.
Cook until it reaches a hard ball stage on candy thermometer (very important).
Remove from heat.
Pour syrup over stiffly beaten egg whites very slowly, beating constantly.
Add vanilla and nuts and continue beating until it loses its glossy look and holds its shape.
Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper.