Heavenly Divinity Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, syrup, salt and water until it forms a soft ball (240°) in cold water.
2. 2
   Take out 1/2 cup of this mixture and cook the rest until it forms a hard ball (250° to 265°) in cold water. On the beaten egg whites pour very slowly the 1/2 cup of liquid that was taken out, beating constantly.
3. 3
   Then all the remainder. Add nuts and vanilla; keep beating until mass thickens and becomes heavy.
4. 4
   Drop from a spoon on greased surface, or pour into a buttered pan and cut when cold.