Microwave Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
3/4 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix together sugar, syrup, water and salt in 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
Cook on Full power for 20 to 22 minutes until hard ball stage is reached.
Stir once or twice during cooking.
While syrup is cooking, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form in a large mixing bowl.
Gradually pour hot syrup over egg whites while beating at high speed with mixer until mixture is thickened and candy starts to lose its gloss.
The beating may require 12 to 15 minutes.
Add vanilla and nuts to beaten mixture.
Add food coloring if desired.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.