Divinity Candy
["4 c. granulated sugar", "1 c. white Karo syrup", "dash of salt", "3/4 c. boiling water", "5 egg whites", "1/4 tsp. cream of tartar", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped pecans", "candied green and red cherries"]
["Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in saucepan.", "Stir over low heat until dissolved; bring to boiling, stirring often.", "Cook without stirring to 248\u00b0 or until a little dropped in a cup of cold water forms a firm ball.", "While candy is cooking, beat egg white and cream of tartar stiff but not dry.", "Use a large mixer bowl.", "While beating constantly, pour syrup in a fine stream over beaten egg whites.", "Add vanilla and continue to beat until candy forms a peak and loses its gloss.", "Stir in chopped nuts by hand. Drop onto wax paper.", "Make the size you want.", "I use a heaping tablespoon.", "Push off spoon with spatula or knife.", "Use cherries for garnish."]
["sugar", "white Karo syrup", "salt", "boiling water", "egg whites", "cream of tartar", "vanilla", "pecans", "candied green"]