In saucepan, mix syrup, sugar, salt and water. Cook, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a small smounth of mixture dropped into cold water forms a firm ball. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Pour about 1/2 the mixture slowly over the the whites, beating constantly. Cook remainder until small amount of mixture dropped into cold water forms hard, but not brittle threads, the soft crack stage. Add slowly to 1st mixture, beat until mix holds its shape. Add vanilla and nutx. Drip onto waxed paper from a spoon. Allow to cool completely.
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