INGREDIENTS:
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups pecan halves
INSTRUCTIONS:
Combine all ingredients, except vanilla and pecans in buttered large glass mixing
bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on Medium for 15 minutes. Stir and
continue cooking on Medium for 12 to 16 minutes or until a soft ball forms in
cold water. Add vanilla and beat until mixture forms soft peaks. Stir in pecans.
Pour into buttered 2 quart (12 x 7) glass baking dish. Cool until firm; cut into
pieces or drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper.