Creme Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar, water, cream of tartar and salt in heavy 1-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   (Do not stir.)
3. 3
   Bring to boil on high heat, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 248F.
4. 4
   Beat marshmallow creme and vanilla in small bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
5. 5
   Gradually add hot sugar syrup, beating at medium speed until well blended.
6. 6
   Beat on high speed 5 minutes or until mixture just begins to lose its gloss and hold its shape when dropped from spoon.
7. 7
   Stir in pecans.
8. 8
   Drop teaspoonfuls of the marshmallow creme mixture onto sheets of wax paper.
9. 9
   Cool completely.
10. 10
    Store in airtight container at room temperature.