Brown Sugar Fudge

I found this a few years a go on another cooking site and have been making it for christmas ever since. it reminds me of my grandmothers butterscotch frosting recipe. i have made it without the nuts but i think it is better with them in. Cooking time includes cooling time.

Steps

Butter an 8 inch square baking pan.

Melt butter in heavy saucepan , add brown sugar.

Cook over low heat for 2 minutes , stirring constantly.

Add milk , cook , stirring until mixture comes to a boil.

Continue to stir , allow to come to soft ball stage and remove form heat.

Let cool slightly.

Stir in the vanilla.

Gradually beat in the powdered sugar with electric beaters until mixture reaches a fudge-like consistency , about 2 minutes.

Stir in nuts.

Pour into prepared pan.

Allow to cool completely before cutting into pieces.

Ingredients

butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, powdered sugar, nuts