Very Old Fudge

2 c White sugar

1/2 c Corn syrup

1/2 c Milk or cream

1 ts Butter

1 ts Vanilla

Mix the first 4 ingredients, stirring occasionally. Boil until soft to medium ball stage. Cook, add vanilla and beat with a wooden spoon until stiff. Add nuts and cherries if desired. For chocolate fudge, add 2 tbls. cocoa. From the book "Treasured Mennonite Recipes" by Mennonite Community Relief Sales Volume 1 AR/93