Pralines



Betcha can't eat just one!

This is a Paula Deen recipe.  After making these a
friend told me they tasted like the Pralines you get in New Orleans. All I know is they are sinful!


1 1/2   cups sugar
1 1/2   cups packed light brown sugar
   1/8   t salt
      3  T dark corn syrup
      1  cup evaporated milk
      2  T butter
      1  t vanilla
1 1/2  cups pecans (chopped in large pieces)

• butter the sides of a heave 2 quart saucepan
• place the sugars, salt, corn syrup, milk, and butter in saucepan
• over medium heat stir mixture constantly with a wooden sppon until sugars have dissolved and mixture comes to a boil
• continure to cook to soft ball stage (236 degrees)
• remove from heat and let cool 10 minutes
• add vanilla and nuts
• beat with a sppon by hand for approx 2 minutes or until candy is slightly thick
• quickly drop heaping tablespoons onto wax paper
• let cool and harden before eating

Mamaw's Potato Candy

One of my favorite Christmas memories of my Mamaw...her Potato Candy!

1 1/2 cup potatoes

      1  pound powdered sugar
   1/2  cup peanut butter

• boil, drain, and mash potatoes, leaving no lumps
• mix potatoes with sugar
• roll mixture into an oblong shape on a pastry mat (lightly dusted with powdered sugar)
• spread peanut butter on top
• roll up like a jelly roll
• cut in slices
• keep refrigerated

Coconut Carmel Icing

Delish on top of Momma's Fresh Apple Cake

6 T butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 t  vanilla

• cook together in saucepan until well dissolved and mix together
• pour on top of cake