Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   in a heavy boiler put sugar, Karo, water and salt.
2. 2
   cook to the hard ball stage, using a candy thermometer.about 258*.
3. 3
   turn fire off and let sit while you beat the egg whites very stiff and dry.
4. 4
   beat with mixer at medium speed while pouring the hot syrup in a very fine stream.
5. 5
   continue beating and add the soft butter and vanilla.
6. 6
   beat until the candy will hold its shape and then add the chopped cold pecans.
7. 7
   spoon a little out on wax paper to see if it will hold its shape.if it does not, continue to beat by hand until it will drop by spoonsful onto wax paper.