Caramel Pecan Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 9X9 baking pan.
2. 2
   In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup of milk and 2 cups sugar. Set aside.
3. 3
   Slowly melt one cup sugar in a small heavy saucepan stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Pour the caramelized sugar in the milk/sugar mixture.
5. 5
   Over medium heat, stir until the caramelized sugar is dissolved.
6. 6
   When the mixture starts to boil, add the butter.
7. 7
   Cook to the soft-ball stage.
8. 8
   Add the pecans and vanilla, remove from heat and beat until creamy.
9. 9
   Set in cold water, when the mixture starts to stick to the pot and is thick, pour into the buttered 9X9 pan.
10. 10
    Let cool, cut and enjoy.