1 3/4 c. light brown sugar
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. hot water
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
2 egg whites (lg. eggs)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. pecan flavoring, optional
1/4 c. pecans, chopped fine (or more)

Combine sugars, water, corn syrup and salt in heavy 2 quart saucepan. Cook, covered until mixture boils rapidly. Remove lid, place thermometer in pan and cook without stirring to 260 degrees. Remove from heat.

Beat 2 egg whites until stiff. Pour hot syrup in thin stream over egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer on high speed. Add vanilla and pecan flavoring. Continue beating until soft peaks form and candy starts to lose its gloss. Stir in pecans and drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper.