Ann's Cream Nut Candy

Makes 1 tray full •  From the kitchen of Virginia VanderMay

Ingredients

6 cups sugar
3 cups light cream
1 cup white syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound walnuts

Directions

Boil sugar, syrup and cream until it forms a soft ball when tested in cold water. Remove from heat, add butter and beat until it thickens. Add the walnuts and vanilla and when nearly ready to set, pour into a buttered 8"x8" pan. Let set, then slice into pieces when cold.