Mexican Pecan Candy

Ingredients

• 2 c sugar
• 34 c milk
• 12 tsp soda
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 12 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 12 c pecan halves
• salt

Directions

1. Combine sugar milk and soda in large heavy saucepan cook until a few drops form a soft ball when dropped in cold water Stir as little as possible
2. Remove from heat
3. Add butter and vanilla
4. Beat until creamy
5. Stir in pecan halves
6. Sprinkle salt onto waxed paper
7. Quickly drop pecan mixture by spoonfuls onto paper to form patties
8. Cool
9. Store in covered container