Mexican Nut Candy

7 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 c. nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir both of the sugars, milk and margarine together in a large pan.
  2. 2
    Cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture forms a soft ball when a little bit of it is dropped into a glass of cold water.
  3. 3
    (It is too soft if the mixture covers the bottom of the glass; it should hold together loosely.)
  4. 4
    Add the vanilla and salt; cook about 1 minute longer.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat and add nuts.
  6. 6
    Beat with a spoon until candy starts to get very thick (a wooden spoon is best).
  7. 7
    Drop by large spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool.

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