Pecan Candy

Photo: flickr user knitsteel

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups Sugar

3/4 cup Whipping cream

1 cup Corn syrup

1 pinch Salt

5 cups Pecans

1/2 teaspoon Baking soda

1 tablespoon Vanilla

Preparation

Mix sugar, corn syrup & salt in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Add pecans & cook until soft ball stage (225 degrees). Remove from heat & add baking soda & vanilla. Beat vigorously until candy begins to cool & thickens. Pour into a greased 13x9-inch pan. When cool, cut into 1-inch squares.