2 c. of sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda (level it off)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
2 c. pecans
1 tsp. mayonnaise

Mix soda and buttermilk and then dissolve sugar.

Use a large saucepan and boil slowly to soft ball stage (234 degrees to 236 degrees if damp weather). Mixture will turn brown as it cools, but needs stirring constantly.

Remove from fire and add flavors and butter and pecans. Stir until it begins to look like it is ready to sugar or cream. Drop in small cakes on waxed paper. Makes about 30.