1/2 c. soft butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. white corn syrup
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 lb. light caramels
2 tbsp. cream or milk

Add powdered sugar to butter mixture. Mix and knead with hands until thoroughly blended and smooth. Shape 2 or 3 (10") logs and wrap in damp cloth. Let ripen several hours or overnight. Heat caramels and milk (don't get too hot). Spoon on cold log and roll in pecan halves. Pecans may be put on individually. Wet hands before starting on logs. Only have one log out at a time. Spray Pam on foil and wrap. Refrigerate.