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Mix first 4 ingredients. Boil to 246 degrees on candy thermometer or until a little ... Add vanilla and nuts; stir until mixture sugars ... in place of walnuts.
Cover a 10x15 inch pan ... is dissolved. Position candy thermometer, so that sensor is ... in vanilla and nuts. Stir just until mixture ... forks. Makes 3 cups.