- 1 pound light brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- In a medium, heavy saucepan, bring the brown sugar and cream to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute. Add baking soda; boil 1 more minute. Remove from heat. Add butter, but do not stir yet. Let the mixture cool.
- Beat well. Stir in pecans if desired.