Microwave Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites
1/2 c. light corn syrup
pinch of salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Mix sugar, water, syrup and salt in 2-quart bowl. Cover bowl loosely with Saran Wrap so steam can escape. Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes until boiling. Uncover and microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes until hard-ball stage is reached. Drop small bit into cold ice water to see if it will form a hard ball. Beat egg whites until stiff. Slowly pour hot syrup over egg whites. Have electric mixer on high speed. Add vanilla flavoring. Continue to beat at last 6 to 7 minutes until candy holds shape. Drop by small teaspoons on wax paper. Cool.