Burnt Sugar Candy

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup nuts

Method

Mix milk, butter and 2 cups sugar in saucepan, heating to boiling point. Melt 1 cup sugar in saucepan stirring constantly, once melted pour into the milk, butter, and  sugarmixture. Cook to soft ball stage. Add vanilla and nuts; beat until very firm. Pour into butter 9 inch square pan.

Yield 40 pieces

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