Author Notes
My mother was quite a candy maker. This is another recipe that she made about once a year. I changed a few little details (like amounts of ingredients) . I wish that my mother was still around to guide me through some of her methods! I researched this recipe (because of the strange name) and found that it is a Scottish candy. I made some to give as gifts. It is very rich so a tiny piece is satisfying. —dymnyno
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Ingredients
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4 oz chilled butter, cut into pieces
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7 oz sweetened condensed milk
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6 oz whole milk
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2 c sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
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In a large pot, melt the butter.
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Add the milk and the condensed milk and stir.
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Add the sugar and bring to a boil (while stirring) until a candy thermometer reads 260. It will foam and start turning golden.
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Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and walnuts.
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With the spoon (I use a wooden spoon) beat for at least a couple of minutes, until it begins to thicken and cool.
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Pour into a buttered 4 x 10 loaf pan.
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Sprinkle the top with more walnuts and press into the candy.
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Cool and cut into squares.
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