3 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. corn syrup
3 c. pecans
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, buttermilk, soda, and syrup in large saucepan; bring to soft ball stage (234 degrees). Just before removing add pecans. Add butter and vanilla. beat until thickens. Drop by teaspoon on wax paper.