Pink Divinity

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, syrup and water in a 3-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Cook over high heat without stirring until mixture reaches hard ball stage (260°).
4. 4
   Place egg whites (at room temperature) in a large mixing bowl.
5. 5
   Beat until stiff peaks form.
6. 6
   Pour hot syrup mixture in a very thin stream over egg whites while beating constantly at high speed of an electric mixer.
7. 7
   Continue beating for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture holds its shape.
8. 8
   Add food coloring and vanilla while beating with mixer.
9. 9
   Quickly drop mixture by heaping teaspoonful on waxed paper.
10. 10
    Press a pecan half on top of each. Cool.
11. 11
    Makes 3 dozen.