Microwave Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine sugar, syrup and 1/2 cup water in a 4-cup glass measure.
Cook on High for 3 minutes; stir thoroughly.
Cook on High (maximum power) for 6 to 8 minutes, or until small amount of mixture dropped in cold water forms a hard ball (250\u00b0 on candy thermometer).
While syrup is cooking, beat egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
When syrup is ready, pour in a very thin, slow stream into egg whites.
Beat constantly with mixer on high.
Add vanilla; beat 6 to 8 minutes, or until mixture is stiff and loses its shine.
Fold in nuts; drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
When cool, store in airtight container.
Can be tinted with food coloring.