Divinity(Never Fail)

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, syrup, salt and water together until a small amount forms a soft ball in water (soft ball on candy thermometer).
2. 2
   Take out 1/2 cup of mixture and pour slowly over beaten egg whites (they should have been beaten until stiff); continue beating slowly while remaining syrup cooks to hard ball stage on candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Beat rapidly while pouring remaining syrup over egg white mixture.
4. 4
   When it begins to thicken, add nuts and vanilla and beat by hand until candy holds shape when dropped by spoon.
5. 5
   Drop on waxed paper.