Palomino Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Butter sides of 2-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Combine sugar, milk and salt.
3. 3
   Heat and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boiling.
4. 4
   Cook to soft ball stage, 238°, stirring only as necessary.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, add margarine and cool to 110°, without stirring.
6. 6
   Add vanilla, beating vigorously until candy begins to hold shape.
7. 7
   Add marshmallow cream.
8. 8
   Beat until very thick and beginning to lose gloss.
9. 9
   Quickly stir in cherries and spread in buttered shallow pan or dish.
10. 10
    Score in squares while warm.
11. 11
    Cut when firm.
12. 12
    Makes about 24 pieces.