Iced Pecan Halves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. pecan halves
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Grease a foil-lined baking sheet.
Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
Stir in pecans and sugar.
Cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is syrupy and golden brown and nuts are toasted.
(Candy thermometer will register 300\u00b0).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Immediately spread candy mixture in a thin layer on prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle with salt.
Cool completely, then break into small nut clusters.