Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Cook over medium heat to 260\u00b0 (hard ball stage), without stirring (mixture should boil gently over entire surface).
As temperature nears 250\u00b0, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
Gradually pour hot syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly at high speed of electric mixer.
Add vanilla; beat for 4 to 5 minutes more or until mixture holds its shape.
Drop
from a teaspoon onto waxed paper.
Work fast.
Makes about 3 dozen pieces.