6 cups sugar
2 cups light corn syrup
1 (12 oz.) can plus 1 (5 oz.) can Carnation evaporated milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Combine sugar, corn syrup and milk. Cook over low heat until mixture forms a ball when dropped into cold water (234-238°F on a candy thermometer). Add butter and vanilla. Beat well using an electric mixer until mixture begins to lose its gloss. Finally, add nuts and stir (if using).

Pour into a deep pan and allow to cool. Remove from pan and wrap in wax paper.

Makes about 6 pounds of candy.