Mother'S Patience Candy

1. 1

   Melt 1 cup sugar in a pan.

2. 2

   Stir as needed to keep mixture from sticking to the pan.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, combine remaining sugar and milk.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil; then, reduce heat.

5. 5

   When the first sugar is melted, pour it slowly into the milk mixture and cook to a soft ball stage.

6. 6

   Remove pan from the heat.

7. 7

   Pour in the vanilla.

8. 8

   Stir thoroughly.

9. 9

   Cool for ten minutes.

10. 10

    Stir until the candy mixture loses its gloss and begins to get firm.

11. 11

    Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet or into a rectangular casserole dish.

12. 12

    Let the candy harden; then cut into small squares.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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