3/4 c. light brown sugar
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar, optional
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecan halves

Cook together, brown sugar, sugar, milk, and cream of tartar stirring constantly until firm soft boil stage. Add butter, vanilla, and pecans; beat. Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased wax paper or foil that has been buttered.