2 1/2 c. (1 box) light brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3 tbsp. white corn syrup
1/4 lb. butter
2/3 c. water
pinch of salt
2 c. broken pecans
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients except vanilla in a heavy saucepan. Cook until syrup reaches soft ball stage. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add vanilla and beat until it begins to thicken. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.