Microwave Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1/2 c. water
dash of salt
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 to 1 c. chopped pecans, if desired

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup, water and salt in glass casserole. Microwave on High for 5 minutes.
Stir.
Place bowl back in microwave for 9 minutes on High.
Beat egg whites in mixer bowl until stiff peaks form.
Add cream of tartar.
Mix in well.
Pour hot syrup over egg whites, beating constantly at high speed.
Add vanilla.
Beat for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture loses its shape and starts to lose its gloss.
Fold in pecans.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.