2 cups pecan halves
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat
Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet or oven if desired
Combine sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, butter, and salt in a heavy saucepan
Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves
Bring the mixture to a boil
Cook, stirring frequently, until the candy reaches 240°F
Remove from heat
Stir in vanilla extract
Fold in the pecans quickly until fully coated
Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet
Let the candy cool and set completely
Store in an airtight container