Egg Nog Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine egg nog, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a Dutch oven; cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (234°).
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Add butter and beat until mixture is no longer shiny (about 5 minutes).
4. 4
   Stir in fruit or raisins and pecans.
5. 5
   Spread in a buttered 8-inch square pan. Cool and cut into squares.
6. 6
   Yields 25 squares.