Cook the sugar and cream till it makes a ball in water; then put in the butter, vanilla, and nuts, and beat till creamy and spread on a platter.
Betty's Orange Candy
Betty was Margaret's particular friend, so this was her favorite rule:
2 cups sugar. Juice of one orange.
Boil till it hardens in water, and then pull it.
Creamed Dates, Figs, and Cherries
Make the plain cream candy, as before; wash the dates well, open at one side, and take out the stones and press in a ball of the candy; leave the side open. You can sprinkle with granulated sugar if you choose.
Cut figs in small pieces, and roll each piece in the cream candy till it is hidden.
For the cherries, color the cream candy light pink and make into little balls. On top of each press a candied cherry.
Dates with Nuts