Never Fail Divinity

Directions

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   Cook sugar, syrup
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   and water
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   until
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   it
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   spins
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   a good thread (about 20
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   minutes).
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   Gradually beat half of syrup into the beaten egg whites.
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   Return other half of syrup to fire and cook until it forms a hard ball in cold water (about 10 or 15 minutes).
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    Beat slowly
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    into
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    the first mixture.
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    Add vanilla and beat
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    vigorously until candy will hold its shape.
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    Drop by teaspoon onto
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    buttered dish or waxed paper and top each piece with a pecan half.