Caramel Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. butter
peanut butter (optional)
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
2 Tbsp. syrup

Preparation

Brown sugar in an iron skillet.
Then mix in a large saucepan all ingredients except nuts.
Bring to a boil.
Cook until it forms a soft ball when tested by dropping a little in cold water. Add nuts or peanut butter or both.
Beat until smooth.
Pour into a buttered dish.
Cool then cut into small squares.