Aunt Susan'S Brown Candy

1. 1

   Pour 1 pint sugar in a heavy skillet and place over a low flame.

2. 2

   Begin stirring with a long handle spoon and keep sugar moving so it will not scorch.

3. 3

   Pour remaining 2 pints of sugar together with 1 pint of milk into a deep heavy skillet and set over a low fire to cook slowly while melting sugar in skillet.

4. 4

   As soon as all sugar is melted begin pouring it into the skillet slowly and stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Pour a very fine stream from skillet and continue cooking and stirring until mixture forms a firm ball when dropped into glass of cold water.

6. 6

   After test is made, turn out fire and lightly add soda, stirring vigorously as it foams up high and you stir.

7. 7

   Let it cool on table about 20 minutes at room temperature.

8. 8

   Add vanilla and nuts, then beat until a dull appearance and turn into a buttered plate or square dish; cut while warm into squares.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.