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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1/4 c. butter (no substitute)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c. pecan halves

Method

  • Combine the sugars, salt, milk and cream of tartar.
  • Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves, wiping crystals from side of pan. Cook at 236° to 238° on a candy thermometer.
  • Cool to 220°.
  • Add butter, vanilla and pecans* and beat until creamy with a wire whisk.
  • Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto buttered wax paper and let cool.