Caramel Pecan Candy Turtles

2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 pound butter (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Cook all ingredients except vanilla to a stiff ball stage (250 degrees).

Remove from heat and add vanilla. Do not stir more than necessary.

Have a pan 10x12-inch ready, buttered and covered with pecans. Cover with caramel mix. Cut in squares and dip in chocolate.

Takes about 1 pound chocolate.