Microwave Divinity

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

combine sugar, water, corn syrupand salt in2 qt casserole. microwave at high 5 min. stir well. microwave uncovered at high(100%) until a hard ball forms when a small amount is dropped in cold water, about 6 min. cool 3 to 4 min. beat egg whites until very stiff. pour sugar mixture in a steady stream over egg whites, beating constantly untilmixture holds its shape and starts to lose its gloss. stir in vanilla and nuts. drop by tspfuls onto waxed paper. makes about 3 dozen.