Hodge Podge Candy

Ingredients

• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• ½ cup if desired chopped figs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup English walnuts, chopped
• ½ cup chopped dates

Method

1. Mix the sugar, milk and butter. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until a portion when tested in cold water forms a soft ball.
2. Set aside for 20 minutes. Add the vanilla and beat until thick.
3. Add the nuts and dates and pour into a buttered pan. Cut into 1-inch squares.

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