Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   Grease a 2 foot long sheet of wax paper.
2. 2
   Combine all ingredients in heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring mixture to boil; continue cooking over high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage, 238°
4. 4
   to 240°.
5. 5
   Remove the pan from heat and continue stirring as the candy cooks.
6. 6
   When the mixture becomes creamy and cloudy and the pecans remain suspended while stirring, remove the cinnamon sticks.
7. 7
   Quickly spoon the mixture onto the wax paper before the candy hardens in the pan.