Coconut Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Grease side of heavy pan; combine sugar, syrup, hot water and salt in pan.
2. 2
   Stir to a boil.
3. 3
   Cook, without stirring, to hard boil stage.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites to soft peak.
5. 5
   Add gelatin, beating to stiff peaks.
6. 6
   Pour hot syrup into egg whites in thin stream, beating constantly.
7. 7
   Beat until candy begins to hold shape.
8. 8
   Add vanilla and coconut.
9. 9
   Mix well; spoon into mounds on greased platter.