2 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
2 tsp. white vinegar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. black walnuts, chopped

Combine sugar, water, vinegar, and salt in saucepan. Heat slowly, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. When dissolved, cook rapidly without stirring to soft ball stage. Beat egg whites stiff but not dry; add syrup gradually beating until mixture is creamy and holds its shape. Add vanilla and nuts. Drop with spoon on wax paper. Let stand several hours.