Never-Fail Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook until syrup reaches a firm ball stage.
2. 2
   Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, moist peaks form.
3. 3
   Add half the syrup gradually to egg whites, beating constantly.
4. 4
   Return remaining syrup to stove to boil again, then gradually beat into egg whites and continue beating until dry.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and nuts, beating in by hand.
6. 6
   Drop by spoonful on wax paper.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   For Christmas, add red and green food coloring.