Pecan Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage).
2. 2
   Remove from the heat; stir in the marshmallow creme, vanilla and pecans. Continue stirring until candy cools and begins to hold its shape when dropped from a spoon.
3. 3
   Quickly drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined
4. 4
   . Store in an airtight container at room temperature.