Caramel Nut Logs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. light corn syrup
1 1/2 c. half and half
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. pecans or walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Nougat - Step I:
Combine 3/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup syrup and 1/4 cup water in 1 1/2-quart pan.
Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves;
boil to 238\u00b0 on candy thermometer.
Pour over beaten egg whites, beating constantly until slightly cooled, about 5 minutes.
Spoon into well-buttered bowl and make well in center. Let stand.