Recipes from Cajun Country :: Cajun Desserts
1/4 c. butter 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. sugar 1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. pecans 1 tsp. vanilla extract Mix sugar and evaporated milk. Boil until 210 degrees fahrenheit. Add vanilla extract and butter. Cook until a soft ball can be formed when a small amount of mixture is dropped into a bowl of cool water. Add pecans. Let temperature rise 2 degrees higher than soft ball stage. Remove from heat. Whip mixture until it feels heavy. Spoon out small amounts of mixture.
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