Microwave Divinity - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites, beaten until stiff
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. chopped candied cherries (optional)

Preparation

Mix together sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a 2-quart casserole.
Loosely cover with a lid or plastic wrap and microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling.
Uncover.
Microwave on High for 8 to 10 minutes or until \"hard ball\" candy stage is reached.
Pour this mixture over beaten egg whites while beating with mixer at high speed. Add vanilla and beat an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until candy holds its shape.
Fold in nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper or buttered dish.