Microwave Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites
1/2 to 1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In 3-quart casserole, combine sugar, syrup, water and salt. Microwave on High 5 minutes; stir well.
Microwave 8 to 12 minutes more or until mixture reaches hard ball stage. Beat egg whites until stiff.
Pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed with mixer.
Add vanilla.
Beat 5 minutes more or until mixture holds its shape and loses its gloss.
Fold in chopped nuts. Quickly drop teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.