Caramel Nut Logs
["2 c. sugar", "1 1/4 c. light corn syrup", "1 1/2 c. half and half", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 lb. pecans or walnuts, chopped"]
["Nougat - Step I:", "Combine 3/4 cup sugar, 2/3 cup syrup and 1/4 cup water in 1 1/2-quart pan.", "Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves;", "boil to 238\u00b0 on candy thermometer.", "Pour over beaten egg whites, beating constantly until slightly cooled, about 5 minutes.", "Spoon into well-buttered bowl and make well in center. Let stand."]
["sugar", "light corn syrup", "vanilla", "salt", "pecans"]