Pecan Candy

Directions

1. 1
   Pour evaporated milk into a pot.
2. 2
   Add butter or margarine and sugar.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil, then add vanilla extract.
4. 4
   Cook at a low heat
5. 5
   for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   As candy begins to harden, gradually pour in pecans. (Candy may be tested by dropping drops of the mixture into a cup of tap water, if candy hardens, it is cooled.)
7. 7
   Pour candy on a greased cookie sheet.