Divinity Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
Cook without stirring to firm ball stage or until mixture forms a firm ball which does not flatten when dropped in cold water.
Just before it reaches the ball stage, beat the egg whites until stiff.