No Fail Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, corn syrup, water and salt in a 2-quart casserole. Cook in microwave oven 19 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Candy thermometer should read 260°.
2. 2
   If not, cook 1 or 2 minutes longer.
3. 3
   While syrup cooks, beat egg whites very stiff in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites and continue beating at a high speed until thick and candy start to lose its gloss.
5. 5
   Beating may require about 12 minutes.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and nuts to beaten mixture.
7. 7
   Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.