Thursday, February 24, 2011

Pecan Pralines

3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup pecans

Combine the sugar and milk and cook slowly in a heavy pot over low heat until it reaches the soft ball stage (238 degrees on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat and add the butter, vanilla, and pecans. Beat mixture with a wooden spoon until it is smooth and creamy. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.

If the candy doesn't harden within 10 minutes, it may be cooked some more.

Yield: Approximately 1 dozen

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