2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. pecan halves

Mix sugar, soda and buttermilk in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat to soft ball stage.

Remove from heat and add vanilla and pecans. Beat immediately until candy begins to thicken. Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper placed on a greased cookie sheet. Cool.

If mixture becomes too thick before all is dropped, stir in 1 or 2 drops of warm water.