Divinity Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, water, syrup and salt in saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
3. 3
   Cover for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook, without stirring, to hard boil stage (254°). Pour in steady fine stream over egg whites and continue beating with electric or rotary beater until mixture holds it shape and loses its gloss.
4. 4
   Stir in vanilla extract and nuts.
5. 5
   Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.