Ingredients
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided1 cup sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1 cup pecan halves1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
In a 2-qt. microwave-safe glass dish, combine sugar and corn syrup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage).
Add pecans. Microwave for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage). Mixture will be very hot. Vigorously stir in the baking soda, vanilla and remaining butter until blended.
Quickly pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula as thin as possible. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
