Pralines

5 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. half and half
  • 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 c. pecan pieces

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sugar dissolves.
  2. 2
    Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan.
  3. 3
    Uncover and cook to soft ball stage (235°), stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat and beat mixture with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken.
  5. 5
    Drop by tablespoon onto greased wax paper.
  6. 6
    Let stand until candy is firm.
  7. 7
    Yields 1 1/2 dozen.

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