Penuche (Candy)

This is really sweet and rich, but I can remember Grandma Davies making it.

Ingredients:
2 c brown sugar
2 c white sugar
2 T corn syrup
2 c milk or milk and cream mixed
2 tsp almond extract
1 c chopped nuts

Directions:
Mix first four ingredients in pan over low heat and stir until dissolved; cook to soft ball stage. Pour onto a platter: add 2 T butter to it. cool.
Beat as your would for fondant; pour into a greased 9 x 9-inch pan. Cool; cut into squares before it sets up.

Pinoche

Grandma Davies used to make this candy- it was rich,decadent,and yummy. You will need a candy thermometer.
2 c brown sugar
2 c white sugar
2 T corn syrup
2 c milk or milk and cream mixed
2 tsp almond extract
1 c chopped walnuts
Mix first 4 ingredients and stir until dissolved, cook to soft ball stage. Pour onto platter, add 2 T butter. Cool. Beat as for fondant, pour into 9x9 pan. cool, but in squares before it gets set up.