Georgia Spiced Pecans
1 cup sugar 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/3 cup evaporated milk 2 cups pecan halves 1 t. vanilla extract
Combine the sugar, cinnamon and milk in a medium size pan. Bring to a boil and cook to the soft ball stage (234 to 238 degrees on a candy thermometer). Add the pecans and vanilla and stir well. Using a slotted spoon, drop single pecans on a sheet of waxed paper; allow to cool. Makes 2 1/2 cups Source: Unknown