Sour Cream Fudge with Walnuts

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
 * Makes about 1¼ pound
 * Yield: 24 Servings

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup sour cream
 * ¼ cup milk
 * 2 tbsp corn syrup
 * 2 tbsp butter or margarine
 * 2 cups sugar
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * ½ cup walnut halves (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Butter 8 inch square pan, set aside.
 * 2) Lightly butter side of heavy, medium saucepan.
 * 3) Combine sour cream, milk, corn syrup, butter and sugar in prepared saucepan.
 * 4) Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
 * 5) Wash down sides of pan with pastry brush frequently dipped in hot water to remove sugar crystals.
 * 6) Add candy thermometer.
 * 7) Continue to cook until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (238°F).
 * 8) Pour into large heat-proof mixer bowl.
 * 9) Cool to lukewarm (115°F).
 * 10) Add vanilla and beat with heavy duty electric mixer until thick.
 * 11) Spread into prepared pans.
 * 12) Score fudge into small squares with knife.
 * 13) Refrigerate until firm.
 * 14) Cut into squares.
 * 15) Place walnut halves on each piece.
 * 16) Store in refrigerator.
 * 17) Enjoy.