2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. margarine
1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. pecans

Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup, margarine, and soda in a saucepan. Place over moderate heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves. Cook to soft ball stage, 238 degrees on candy thermometer, and remove from heat. Add vanilla, and beat until creamy; stir in pecans. Drop from spoon onto waxed paper. Yield: 3 dozen.

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