Never-Fail Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine water, sugar, cream of tartar and salt.
2. 2
   Do not stir. Bring to a rolling boil and boil until candy thermometer reaches 248°.
3. 3
   Place Marshmallow Creme in small bowl.
4. 4
   Beat at low speed with electric mixer while gradually pouring in hot syrup.
5. 5
   Add vanilla.
6. 6
   Beat until candy loses its gloss and holds its shape when dropped by a spoon.
7. 7
   If mixture underbeaten, it will not hold its shape and if it is overbeaten, it becomes dry.
8. 8
   Add nuts.
9. 9
   Drop from spoon onto waxed paper.
10. 10
    Cool and store.
11. 11
    Yields 2 dozen.