Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  cup           brown sugar
     3/4  cup           white sugar
     1/2  cup           evaporated milk
     1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
   2      tablespoons   butter
   1      cup           pecans

Preparation:

1. Combine the sugar and milk and cook slowly in a heavy pot over a low flame until it reaches the soft ball stage (238 degrees on a candy thermometer). 2. Remove from heat and add the butter, vanilla and pecans. 3. Beat mixture with a wooden spoon until it is smooth and creamy. Drop by spoonsful onto waxed paper. 4. If the candy does not harden within 10 minutes, it may be cooked some more.