MEXICAN NUT CANDY


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

preparation

Stir both of the sugars, milk and margarine together in a large pan. 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. (It is too soft if the mixture covers the bottom of the glass; it should hold together loosely.) Add the vanilla and salt; cook about 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and add nuts. Beat with a spoon until candy starts to get very thick (a wooden spoon is best). Drop by large spoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool.