Best Ever Pecan Candy

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. soda
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Combine the sugar, buttermilk and soda in a large saucepan and cook over low heat to the soft-ball stage (235 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Add flavoring and nuts and heat until slightly thickened. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper.

By Robin from Washington, IA