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Ingredients

  • 1 c. buttermilk
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. pecan halves
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Method

  • Use large pot.
  • Mix buttermilk, sugar and soda until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Place pot on low to medium heat.
  • Let candy boil to a soft ball stage, stirring constantly.
  • (It will form a soft ball when 1/2 teaspoon of syrup is dropped into cold water.) Remove pot from heat.
  • Add pecan halves, vanilla and butter.
  • Beat the mixture until it becomes glossy and starts to get very thick. Quickly spoon in onto greased cookie sheet, making little patties. Let candy completely cool before removing.