Chanukah Nuts

Coarsely chopped, these nuts can be used in frosting for a layer cake or as a topping for pudding or ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 1/2 cups walnuts, halved
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine the sugars with the sour cream. Simmer, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes until the sugars are dissolved. Boil gently until it reaches a soft-ball stage or until it is about 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
2. Remove from the heat.
3. Add in the nuts and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture starts to crystallize.
4. Separate into 1 inch clusters, spread on wax paper to cool.