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Pecan Pralines

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 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
  






Instructions



1. 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).
   
   
2. 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