Texas Pecan Lassies

Directions

1. 1
   Toast pecans spread out on a cookie sheet in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes, stirring pecans about halfway through.
2. 2
   Watch carefully to prevent burning.
3. 3
   In a saucepan large enough to accommodate the eventual addition of the pecans, mix water, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
4. 4
   Cook over medium-low heat until mixture is about the consistency of Karo syrup or molasses -- sort of thickly runny.
5. 5
   Stir constantly.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and mix.
7. 7
   Add pecans and stir until pecans are well coated.
8. 8
   Spread out on wax paper lined cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Cool until you can taste without burning your mouth.
10. 10
    See if you can refrain from gobbling them all up.
11. 11
    Store in airtight container.