Grandma Copple'S Caramel Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 c. cream
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Mix the first 3 ingredients in heavy pan.
Heat to almost boiling stage and keep hot.
Dissolve 1 1/2 cups sugar in iron skillet; heat to golden brown.
Add pan mixture, one large spoon at a time, until all mixed.
(When adding to sugar, be careful and stir rapidly to keep from boiling over.)
Continue cooking to soft ball stage.