Mom'S Penuche - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook sugar and milk together, stirring until mixture begins to boil.
Remove from heat when soft ball is formed, when dropped in cold water; add butter, nuts and vanilla.
Beat until candy begins to hold its shape.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased sheet.
When set, remove to airtight container.