Texas Pecan Recipes (Revised)

by Texas. Department of Agriculture

BEST EVER PECAN CANDY

• 2 C. sugar
• 1 C. buttermilk
• 1 tsp. soda
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1½ C. chopped Texas pecans

Combine sugar, buttermilk, and soda in a large saucepan. Cook over low heat to soft ball stage (236 degree F. on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and Texas pecans. Beat until slightly thickened. Drop by teaspoonful onto waxed paper.