How To Make Pralines

Servings: Makes 2 & 1/2 dozen.
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 & 1/2 cups sugar
1 & 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups pecan halves, toasted
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
1. Bring sugars and milk to a boil in a Dutch oven, stirring often. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 11 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 228° (thread stage).
Stir in butter and pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer registers 236° (soft ball stage).

2. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon 1 to 2 minutes or just until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto buttered wax paper or parchment paper; let stand until firm.

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