Hot Fudge Sauce

1 8-ounce can nuts (walnuts or pecans) 1 cup water 2 tbsp. white corn syrup 12 marshmallows cut in small pieces 1/4 tsp. salt 2 cups sugar 2 or 3 drops peppermint flavoring (according to strength desired) Mix sugar, water, syrup and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cook to soft ball stage. Remove from…