2 c. white granulated sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. chopped pecans, toasted, if desired
2 tbsp. butter

Place 2 cups of sugar and milk in a large saucepan. Cook slowly, stirring often. At same time, put other cup of sugar in another saucepan on low heat; stir until melted. Pour slowly into the milk and sugar that should be ready to boil; stir while adding. Cook slowly until a firm ball will form when dropped into cold water (238 degrees). Set off the heat.

Add vanilla, pecans and butter. Beat or stir until this begins to thicken. Drop by spoonfuls as small as desired on wax paper. Should set up immediately.