"Putty" Candy Christmas Treat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. white sugar
1 c. white corn syrup
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. milk
1 lb. walnuts or pecans
chopped candied cherries (optional)

Preparation

Add first 4 ingredients.
Cook slowly, stirring until mixture \"cracks\" in cold water.
Remove from fire.
Add nuts, stirring constantly.
When cool, add vanilla.
When stiff, turn out on board, covered with cornstarch.
Knead and mold into loaves. Slice when ready to eat.