This is a tasty recipe from my mother-in-law, Anna.  If they are available where you live, I recommend South Georgia Pecan brand pecans.

Another really wonderful (and very simple) treat is to stop after step 1, then shake a little salt over the toasted nuts and eat as is.  Yum.

Method

1. Toast 2 1/2 cups of pecan halves 20 minutes in a 275 degree F oven.  Cool.
2. In heavy pan, mix the following:

   1 1/2 cups sugar
   2 Tbs. butter
   1/2 cup sour cream

   Cook these ingredients to soft ball stage (use a candy thermometer).

3. Add to mixture:

   1/2 tsp. cinnamon
   1 tsp. vanilla
   toasted pecans

4. Separate pecans on waxed paper and allow to set and cool.

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