2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. dark brown sugar
4 c. coarsely ground pecans
1/4 lb. butter (1 stick)
1 c. Pet milk
2 tbsp. dark Karo syrup
1 tsp. vanilla

Put all ingredients except pecans and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until mixture forms a soft ball in cool water. Add pecans and vanilla. Let mixture come to boil. Turn off fire and stir vigorously. When mixture starts to make a film, drop onto wax paper with spoon.