Mexican Pecan Candy
["2 c. sugar", "3/4 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 1/2 c. pecan halves", "salt"]
["Combine sugar, milk and soda in large heavy saucepan; cook until a few drops form a soft ball when dropped in cold water. Stir as little as possible.", "Remove from heat.", "Add butter and vanilla.", "Beat until creamy.", "Stir in pecan halves.", "Sprinkle salt onto waxed paper.", "Quickly drop pecan mixture by spoonfuls onto paper to form patties.", "Cool.", "Store in covered container."]
["sugar", "milk", "soda", "butter", "vanilla extract", "pecan halves", "salt"]