Cajun Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugars, salt, milk, yams and corn syrup in heavy 4-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir until all is mixed thoroughly.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and it comes to boil.
4. 4
   Reduce heat and cook to 224° on candy thermometer or soft-ball stage. Remove from heat; add butter.
5. 5
   Do not stir.
6. 6
   Cool to 110°.
7. 7
   Chop 1/2 cup pecans.
8. 8
   Add vanilla to cooled mixture.
9. 9
   Beat until candy stiffens and loses gloss.
10. 10
    Stir in chopped nuts.
11. 11
    Spread candy on greased 9-inch pan.
12. 12
    Top with last 1/4 cup pecan halves.
13. 13
    Cut into squares.