Creamy Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. pecans (halves)

Preparation

Combine sugar, soda and buttermilk in heavy saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until a small amount forms a soft ball.
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla and pecan halves.