Fudge

2 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 c. milk
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 t. salt
2 T. Karo syrup
2 1/2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. nutmeats (chopped)

Cook- 240 degrees- beat until it starts to harden. Pour into greased pan and score. Re-cut when cool.

Recipe notes: These directions were copied as written from my grandma's recipe. I've preserved them "as is" for historical reasons. I would suggest looking up a similar recipe to get more complete instructions.

Another Fudge Recipe Grandma Used
3 c. sugar
2/3 c. evaporated milk
3/4 c. margarine
1 jar marshmallow creme
1 t. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts
lg. package Nestles chocolate chips

Combine sugar, margarine, and milk. Bring to a boil. Sir 5 minutes over medium heat until soft ball. Stir in chocolate chips. Add marshmallow creme, nuts, and vanilla. Pour into a prepared pan.

Peanut Brittle

Peanut brittle on the pan before being broken.

1/4 c. water
2 c. white sugar
1 c. light Karo syrup
2 c. raw peanuts
2 t. baking soda
2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla

Grease 2 cookie sheets, set aside. Measure baking soda, butter, and vanilla; set aside. Bring water to a boil in a pan, add the sugar and Karo. Cook until sugar is dissolved in Karo and liquid is clear. Continue to stir at a boil until you can "spin" a thread of the liquid by lifting and dripping some off a spoon. Add peanuts. Turn down to LOW heat and cook slowly until a golden brown (approximately 15-20 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in baking soda, vanilla, and butter. Spread quickly onto the readied cookie sheets. Let cool completely and break up into pieces.