Candy, Christmas, Desserts, Louisiana
2 cups light brown sugar packed
1/4 cup water
1//3 cup butter
2 cups pecan halves
Lay out a covering of magazines on the countertop. Top with waxed paper.
Combine sugar, water & butter, Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Add pecans.
Continue to boil slowly stirring constantly until it reaches 246 degrees (firm ball) on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat & quickly drop by tablespoons on waxed paper.