Buttermilk Candy

Old fashioned candy. A good way to use buttermilk.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup buttermilk
• 1⁄8 lb butter (1/2 stick)
• 2  cups sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon corn syrup
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup  nuts
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Put all ingredients except vanilla and nuts into pan and cook, stirring constantly until soft ball forms when dropped in cold water.
2. Add vanilla and nuts and beat till creamy.
3. When cool, cut into squares.
4. Also makes good frosting for spice cake.