MICROWAVE MAPLE NUT DIVINITY


ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
2 egg whites
dash of salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. imitation maple flavoring

preparation

Combine sugars, corn syrup and water in buttered large glass mixing bowl. Microwave for 15 to 17 minutes on roast or until candy forms a hard ball in cold water (250°). Meanwhile, beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff peaks. Pour candy syrup in thin stream into egg whites; beat constantly with mixer. Add maple flavoring and salt; beat until mixture is stiff and dull. Fold in nuts. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Cool.