3/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. pecans halves
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. nut extract
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter extract

Mix together the buttermilk, nuts, butter, sugar and salt in a 2 quart bowl. Cook on high for 12 minutes. While this is cooking, butter about 2 feet of wax paper. Stir in the baking soda and stir until foamy. Cook for another minute on high. Add vanilla, butter and nut extract. Stir for about 8-10 minutes. Drop by teaspoon onto the buttered wax paper.

NOTE: Yields 24 pieces.