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