Best Ever Caramel Candy

• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• buttermilk↗1 cup
• white corn syrup↗2 tablespoons
• sugar↗2 cups
• chopped pecans1 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• butter↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add soda to buttermilk in heavy iron skillet.

2. 2

   Add corn syrup and sugar and mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until a soft ball forms in water.

4. 4

   Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Add pecans, vanilla, salt and butter.

6. 6

   Drop by teaspoon on waxed paper.