Step #1 Put sugars, water & syrup into a pot & stir over med-heat/flame.
Step #2 When the batch boils up, wash the sugar crystals from the sides of the pot & the stirring paddle, then add the butter.
Step #3 When the batch boils up again, start slowly adding the milk a little at a time.
Step #4 Keep the batch boiling & stir vigorously.
Step #5 (It should take 3 to 4 mins to add all of the milk.
Step #6 ) When milk has been added, put in thermometer.
Step #7 Keep stirring & cook to 240 degrees.
Step #8 Pour the batch out onto the baking sheet, which should be moistened lightly with water (by wiping with moist cloth), just before the batch is poured on.
Step #9 Let the batch cool until it is just warm.
Step #10 Cream the batch.
Step #11 When it starts getting opaque & dull, shortly before setting up, add the marshmallow topping.
Step #12 Cream the batch 1 to 2 mins longer & mix in the nuts, salt & flavoring.
Step #13 Spread the batch about 3/4-inch thick in a lightly greased, wax paper-lined baking pan (approximately 8"x12"x12").
Step #14 Let cool a nd set completely.
Step #15 remove this from pan, cut into squares & wrap in wax paper or foil, or keep in a closed jar or tin.
Step #16 COOKFDN brings you this recipe with permission from: Oregon Hazelnut Industry & The Hazelnut Marketing Board.