Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, combine sugar, salt, and milk.
2. 2
   Cook to softball stage (test by dropping a little in water or use candy thermometer).
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   While this is cooking, caramelize (until brown) sugar in a small, thick skillet.
5. 5
   Combine with above mixture until it reaches test stage and remove from heat.
6. 6
   Add vanilla and pecans and beat.
7. 7
   Before candy crystallizes, dip out by separate spoonfuls and place on waxed paper to cool.
8. 8
   If mixture should crystallize too soon (before removing from saucepan), add a Tbsp. of boiling water and beat again.
9. 9
   Yields 24 pralines.