2 c. sugar
1/2 c. sour cream
1/3 c. white corn syrup
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla, rum or brandy flavoring
1/4 c. maraschino cherry quarters
1 c. walnuts

Combine first 5 ingredients in saucepan, bring to boil slowly stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring over medium heat to 236 degrees (soft boil). Remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes, do not stir. Add flavoring. Beat until loses gloss, about 8 minutes. Stir in cherries and walnuts. Pour on greased 9 inch square pan. Cool and cut.