Brown Sugar Fudge

Ingredients and Instructions

1 cup of light brown sugar firmly packed

1 1/2 cup of granulated sugar

1/3 cup light cream or half-and-half

1/3 cup of milk

2 tablespoons of butter

1/2 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Combine the brown and granulated sugars, milk, and the cream in

a 2-quart saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar is

dissolved. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil stirring constantly until

candy thermometer reaches 236°F or until a small amount dropped

into a glass of cool water forms a soft ball (or for about 8 minutes).

Remove from heat and add the butter stirring until melted. Let the

mixture set unstirred until the temperature is 110°F or just until cool

enough that it wont burn you if touched. Add the vanilla and stir

vigorously for 5 to 10 minutes until mixture cools enough to lose it's

glossy texture. Fold in the nuts and spread into a buttered pan and

to allow to cool.