Pudding Candy

Ingredients

• 1 small box butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Pecans or walnuts, if desired

Instructions

1. Blend dry pudding mix and sugar in a saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk, salt and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture boils.
2. Lower heat and boil 3 minutes more, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and nuts. Beat while hot and until it turns dull.
4. Pour into a buttered pan or drop by spoonsful onto aluminum foil or wax paper.