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

Combine soda, sugar, and buttermilk; boil 5 minutes. Add pecans. Boil 5 minutes more. Add butter and vanilla; cool 2 minute, then beat until glass look is gone. Drop on wax paper.