Buttermilk Pralines
["2 c. white sugar", "1 stick butter", "2 tsp. white Karo syrup", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. soda, dissolved in buttermilk"]
["In a large kettle, bring to a boil over medium heat for a long time until 232\u00b0 or firm ball stage in cold water.", "Remove from heat.", "Stir and then add 2 cups pecans.", "Drop on buttered foil."]
["white sugar", "butter", "white Karo syrup", "vanilla", "buttermilk", "soda"]