Dulco De Nuez - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. white corn syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine sugar, milk, butter, corn syrup and soda in large, heavy saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Lower heat and add pecans. Cook and stir until mixture reaches soft ball stage (328\u00b0). Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken.
Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper. When cool, store in airtight container.