2 c. sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 stick butter
3 tbsp. marshmallow cream
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. cooked, mashed yams
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Bring sugar, milk and butter to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add pecans and yams. Cook until it starts to sugar. Remove from fire; add vanilla and marshmallow cream. Beat until candy loses its gloss. Pour into buttered dish. Cut into squares. Makes approximately 42 small pieces.