Christmas Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter or margarine.
2. 2
   Add milk.
3. 3
   Gradually add 2 pounds sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and pecans.
4. 4
   Mix using hands.
5. 5
   Mix in salt.
6. 6
   Make into balls about the size of walnuts.
7. 7
   Let stand 1 or 2 hours or until they become a little dry.
8. 8
   Melt chocolate in top of double boiler.
9. 9
   Add 1/4 pound or 1 block of paraffin.
10. 10
    Be careful, it is very flammable.
11. 11
    With a fork, put each ball into chocolate mixture, one or two at a time.
12. 12
    When completely covered, remove to an oiled or buttered platter.
13. 13
    Let stand until they harden.