Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients in 2-quart glass measuring cup.
Cook in microwave on High 19 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Candy thermometer should read 260\u00b0.
If not, cook 1 to 2 minutes more. While syrup cooks, beat egg whites very stiff in large bowl. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites and continue beating on High until thick and candy begins to lose its gloss, about 12 minutes. Add vanilla and nuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper or onto large buttered pan.
Yields 6 to 7 dozen pieces.