Louise Searcy’s Can’t Fail Divinity

Jun 29, 2026 | Tonya's Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Dash of salt
  • 1 pint marshmallow creme
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine:
    • Sugar, water, and salt.
  2. Bring to a hard rolling boil and boil for 2½ to 3 minutes.
  3. Place marshmallow creme in a large bowl.
  4. Pour the hot syrup all at once over the marshmallow creme.
  5. Beat with a mixer until mixture starts to set up (similar to traditional divinity).
  6. Add:
    • Chopped nuts
    • Vanilla
  7. Mix well.
  8. Spoon mixture onto wax paper to cool and set.