Melt 1 cup of sugar in a large pan over medium heat while the milk is scalding in another saucepan. When the sugar is melted and a golden brown color (stir continually), add the hot milk, all at once, stirring Add the other two cups of sugar to this mixture. This will cause a hard ball in the mixture, but keep
stirring until dissolved. Cook to forms a hard ball in water. Just before it is done, add grated orange rind, butter and nuts. Remove
from heat and beat until creamy. Pour into a buttered 9-inch square pan to cool. Cut into squares when cooled.
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