Microwave Divinity

2 c. sugar
1/3 c. white corn syrup(Karo)
2 egg whites
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts or whole nuts
1/2 c. water

Combine sugar, syrup, water in 4 c. glass. Cook on high for 3 minutes. Stir. Cook on high for 6-8 minutes(until hard ball stage, 250 degrees on candy thermometer).

While syrup is cooking, beat egg whites in a large bowl to stiff peaks. Pour syrup in thin slow stream into egg whites. Beat with mixer on high; add vanilla. Beat 6-8 minutes or until mixture loses shine. Pour in 8 1/2 x 9 inch pan. (I drop on waxed paper by spoon). Sprinkle nuts on top. Cool. Store in airtight container.

Microwave Peanut Patties

Combine in 2 quart glass bowl:

2 c. sugar
dash of salt
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. white Karo syrup

Cook on high 4 minutes. Stir and add 1 1/2 c.raw peanuts. Cook on high for 8 minutes.

Stir and add:

2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla
2-3 drops red food coloring

Beat until creamy and drop on waxed paper. You can also pour on a pizza pan whick has been sprayed with Pam. When cool, cover in saran wrap. Add a bow and give as a Christmas gift.

Microwave Hard Crack Cinnamon Candy

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. karo syrup
cinnamon oil
red food coloring
powdered sugar

Combine sugar and Karo syrup and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir and microwave on high 2 minutes 45 seconds. Add cinnamon oil( a few drops) and food coloring to taste and color desired. Pour quickly onto buttered cookie sheet. Once hardened,crack and put into a zip-type baggie with 1/2 c. powdered sugar and shake. Store in air-tight container.

Microwave peanut brittle

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. Karo syrup
1 c. roasted peanuts(I use raw peanuts)
1 t. butter
1 t. vanilla
1 t. baking soda

In 1 1/2 qt. pan,stir together sugar and syrup. Microwave at high power for 3 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave at high for 3 more minutes until light brown. Add butter and vanilla to syrup,blending well. Microwave on high 1-2 minutes. Add baking soda and gently stir until foamy. Quickly pour onto greased cookie sheet. Let cool. Break into pieces.

Notes: minutes may vary because of different microwaves
always use fresh baking soda