Mexican Pecan Pralines
["3 c. sugar", "1 c. buttermilk", "1 tsp. soda", "2 Tbsp. butter", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. white Karo syrup", "3 c. pecans"]
["Dissolve sugar, soda and Karo in milk.", "Cook until light brown or, if using a candy thermometer, the soft ball stage.", "Stir constantly.", "It raises so use a tall pan.", "Remove from heat at the soft ball stage.", "Add pecans, butter and vanilla.", "Beat until it begins to get thick.", "Spoon on wax paper."]
["sugar", "buttermilk", "soda", "butter", "vanilla", "white Karo syrup", "pecans"]