Burnt Sugar Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups sugar, milk and butter in a heavy 3-quart saucepan; stir well.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until butter melts.
3. 3
   Place remaining 1 cup sugar in a heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar melts and syrup is light golden brown.
4. 4
   Gradually stir this into butter mixture.
5. 5
   Cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; let mixture cool.
7. 7
   Beat at high speed with electric mixer until mixture will hold its shape.
8. 8
   Shape candy into two 7 x 1 1/2-inch logs.
9. 9
   Roll in pecans.
10. 10
    Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 1 to 2 hours.
11. 11
    Cut into slices.
12. 12
    Makes 2 pounds.