2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light syrup
1/2 c. water
1/8 tsp. salt
2 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla
Nuts

Use 3 quart bowl. Mix sugar, syrup, water and salt. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir well. Then microwave on high for 5 minutes. Turn bowl. Then microwave on high for 5 minutes or hard ball stage. Remove syrup mixture from microwave and immediately beat egg whites in separate bowl until very stiff. Slowly pour syrup mixture into egg whites while beating. Add vanilla and food coloring if desired. Beat until very stiff, add nuts. Drop on waxed paper.