Great Grandma Poulton's Vanilla Fudge

2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. walnuts

Stir and cook sugar, milk and butter to a full boil that can't be stirred down, turn heat to medium and cook to soft ball stage. Pour into a bowl with the vanilla and cool then whip until no longer shiny. Add walnuts and pour onto a buttered plate.