1 c. brown sugar
2 c. white sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2-3 c. pecans
1 lg. lump butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix sugar, soda, and buttermilk in deep pan; boil about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter, pecans, and vanilla. Stir until creamy. Drop by spoonful on wax paper.