2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. pecans
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, buttermilk and soda. Cook until mixture forms a ball in cup of cold water. Cook on low heat to prevent boiling over. After mixture forms ball in cold water add pecans and vanilla. Stir well. Drop by spoonful on wax paper. Cooking time approximately 30 minutes.