Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2-quart saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients.
2. 2
   Cook and stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
3. 3
   Cook to hard ball stage or 250°, without stirring.
4. 4
   Remove from heat. Immediately beat 2 egg whites until stiff.
5. 5
   Pour hot syrup slowly over egg whites, beating on high speed about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add 1 or more teaspoons of vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat until mixture loses gloss and forms soft peaks (mixer will have higher pitch when ready).
8. 8
   Add pecans.
9. 9
   Drop on wax paper.