2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. white Karo
1/2 stick butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and bring to a boil. Be sure to use large boiler. Cook until syrup forms a soft ball in cold water. Set off stove and let cool, then beat. Add 2 cups nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla and continue beating until it begins to change color and begins to get thick. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper.

Max runs cold water in the sink and puts his pot of candy in the sink and beats it.