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Ingredients

  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup, light
  • 23 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 each egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Method

  • In 3 quart glass bowl, microwave sugar, syrup and water on FULL for 12 to 18 minutes or until mixture spins a fine thread.
  • In another bowl add salt to egg whites, beating constantly until whites are stiff and form peaks.
  • Slowly pour a thin stream of syrup mixture into egg whites, beating constantly until mixture loses shine and thickens.
  • Stir in vanilla and nuts.
  • Immediately drop by teaspoonsful on waxed paper.
  • If cooked too long, thickens quick.
  • Otherwise sure-fire.