Double Nut Candy

Delicious and gooey!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 64
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1  cup walnuts
• 1  cup  slivered almonds
• 1  teaspoon butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup

Directions

1. Place the walnuts and almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 4-8 minutes or until toasted and golden brown, stirring once. Let cool. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil; grease the foil with butter and set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cream, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in toasted nuts. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238 degrees (soft ball stage). Remove from heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until creamt and thickened. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool. Cover; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Using foil, lift candy out of pan; discard foil. Cut candy into squares. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.