2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 stick butter
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup pecan halves
1/4 water
1/2 tsp vanilla
In a heavy saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Add in everything but the vanilla, and bring to a boil, cooking to the soft ball stage (about 238*), stirring only to prevent scorching. This step is only about 5 minutes long so don't walk away or take your eyes off it.
Remove from the heat and add in the vanilla, stirring until mixture begins to thicken.
Drop onto wax paper and allow to cool and harden.
Recipe makes about 1 lb.
