2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 cup cream 1/2 cup butter 3 squares unsweetened chocolate 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place all ingredients except vanilla extract in a heavy saucepan. Cover and boil for 5 minutes; uncover. Boil to firm-ball stage, 247 degrees F.
Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract. Add 1 cup chopped nutmeats if desired. Pour into a buttered 10 x 6-inch pan. When cold, cut into 1-inch squares. Wrap in wax paper.