SOUR CREAM WALNUT FUDGE

Sour Cream Walnut Fudge image

This white fudge is my all-time favorite. I first tried it on my birthday and had to request the recipe. To speed up the 8-minute beating time, I recruit "kitchen helpers" who take turns stirring the mixture - with the promise that they'll get some of the treats!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, sour cream, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Let stand, without stirring, for 15 minutes. Add walnuts. With a wooden spoon, beat until thick and creamy, about 8 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 17mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.