Instructions: Melt 1 cup sugar in small heavy pan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and caramel colored. In a large heavy pan, at the same time, heat together remaining sugar and cream. Pour caramel slowly into large pan with cream-sugar mixture.

Cook to firm ball stage, 246F, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add soda, stir vigorously. Add butter; cool 10 minutes. Add vanilla and beat until thick and mixture loses shiny-ness (can use a handheld mixer).

Blend in nuts; spread in 9x13 buttered pan. Cool; cut in squares.

Makes 3 dozen medium-sized pieces.

NOTES : We all love this one! We always want Mom to make it around the holidays. Sometimes she doesnt have time to do this one. Itll be a Blue Christmas without You... - Jamie

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