2 c  Sugar
1 c  Buttermilk
1 ts Baking soda
2 c  Peacn halves
2 tb Butter or margarine

Combine first three ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; bring to a boil,
and cook 5 minutes. Stir in pecans and butter; cook over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, until mixture reached soft ball stage (234).
Remove from heat; beat with wooden spoon 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture
is creamy and begins to thicken. Working quickly, drop mixture by rounded
tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.