Egg Nog Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine egg nog, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a 2 1/2-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook until syrup reaches 235° on candy thermometer or until it forms soft ball when dropped into cold water.
3. 3
   Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
4. 4
   Cool sugar mixture to lukewarm and add butter, beating constantly until candy begins to lose its gloss.
5. 5
   Stir in cherries and nuts and spread into buttered pie plate.
6. 6
   Do this quickly or candy will set in saucepan.
7. 7
   Cool and cut into squares.