Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy skillet, combine sugar, salt, milk and butter.
2. 2
   Stir over low heat until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add pecans.
4. 4
   Increase heat.
5. 5
   Cook to 234° (soft ball stage).
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Stir in vanilla. Let cook in pan 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir rapidly until mixture thickens and coats pecans lightly.
9. 9
   Drop rapidly from a spoon on foil or wax paper.
10. 10
    If too hard, add drops of hot water to desired consistency.