Instructions: Melt butter and mix with crackers and 1/2 cup sugar well. Press into bottom and sides of spring form pan. Sprinkle with pecans. For filling, beat cream cheese at room temperature. Add other ingredients. Mix. Pour into crust. Bake 375 degrees for 30 minutes. For topping, melt 2 tablespoons butter, add 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup dark corn syrup, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Place pecan halves over baked cheesecake and pour warm topping over cake.

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