Buttermilk Candy

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Buttermilk candy
Mrs. Mary Hailstorm

2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
1 scant teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nutmeats

Combine all ingredients except vanilla and nutmeats in large pan. Bring to a boil and cook until soft ball stage. Remove from heat anbd add vanilla and nutmeats. Beat until firm. Pour into buttered 8 x 8 -inch square pan. Cut into squares when cool.