Mexican Pralines

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. corn syrup
  • 5 Tbsp. water
  • 2 c. whole pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    In two quart saucepan, combine sugars, corn syrup, butter or margarine and water.
  2. 2
    Bring to boil.
  3. 3
    Add nuts and continue cooking over medium heat until candy reaches soft ball stage or 238°.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and stir rapidly until mixture begins to lose its gloss.
  5. 5
    Quickly drop candy from teaspoon onto waxed paper and allow to harden.
  6. 6
    Makes about 24 pralines.

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