2 c. sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 tbsp. butter

Place 2 cups of sugar and milk in a large saucepan. Cook slowly, stirring often. At same time put other cup of sugar in another saucepan on low heat, stir until melted. Pour slowly into the milk and sugar that should be ready to boil; stir while adding. Cook slowly until a firm ball will form when dropped into cold water, 230 degrees. Set off the heat. Add vanilla, pecans and butter. Beat or stir until it thickens. Drop by spoonful on wax paper. Should set immediately.