Nilla Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   Cover 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper; place 12 wafers 2-inches apart on each sheet.
2. 2
   Heat sugar, brown sugar, cream and water in 3-quart saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Cook without stirring until temperature reaches 235F (soft ball stage).
4. 4
   Add margarine; do not stir.
5. 5
   Cool mixture to 150F, about 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Add pecans and vanilla to cooled sugar mixture.
7. 7
   With wooden spoon, beat 2 to 3 minutes until candy begins to thicken, but is still glossy.
8. 8
   Quickly pour 1 tablespoonful praline mixture over each wafer.
9. 9
   (If mixture becomes stiff, stir in a few drops water.)
10. 10
    Cool pralines completely until firm; peel from waxed paper.
11. 11
    Store in airtight container.