Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in 3 quart microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 12 minutes and 30 seconds. (Thin thread stage) Beat egg whites until stiff, slowly beat in syryp, beating until mixture loses shine. Stir in vanilla. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. I like these plain, but I know lots of people like chopped cherries or nuts stirred in. From the recipe files of Sheila Exner - September 1991