Divinity Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Do not use plastic utensils.
2. 2
   Make sure all utensils are free from grease or soap.
3. 3
   Mix sugar, syrup, salt and water in large heavy saucepan.
4. 4
   Cook over medium-high heat until a little dropped in cold water will snap apart.
5. 5
   Set syrup off heat.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites in a 4-quart bowl until stiff peaks form.
7. 7
   Pour syrup a little at a time in a thin stream into egg whites, beating all the time with the mixer.
8. 8
   When you have poured about half the syrup, you can then pour it directly out of the pan in a thin stream. When you have added all the syrup, continue beating until the candy is thick.
9. 9
   Add vanilla and food color and mix in.
10. 10
    Beat until it starts to hold its shape.
11. 11
    Add 1 1/2 cups walnuts.
12. 12
    Stir in.
13. 13
    Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper.