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Aunt Bills Microwave Candy

Source of Recipe


Enid Eagle News






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups sugar
  
• 1 tsp. baking soda
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• 3/4 cup butter
  
• 1 tsp. vanilla
  
• 2 cups chopped pecans
  






Instructions



1. Combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and butter in large microwave safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap with holes punched in it. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes. Stir, continue cooking for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Return to microwave 2 more minutes or until soft ball forms in cold water or candy thermometer reaches 236°. Add vanilla and beat by hand or mixer until soft peaks form. Stir in pecans, and spread in buttered 9x9 dish. Cool and cut into pieces. Ovens are different, adjust as needed.