Caramel Frosting V - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pound light brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preparation

In a medium, heavy saucepan, bring the brown sugar and cream to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Add baking soda; boil 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Add butter, but do not stir yet. Let the mixture cool.
Beat well. Stir in pecans if desired.