2        cup                  white sugar
            1/2      cup                  corn syrup
            1/2      cup                  milk or cream
            1        teaspoon             butter
            1        teaspoon             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.