Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients and bring to soft ball stage (238° to 240°), stirring constantly.
2. 2
   Remove from heat.
3. 3
   Stir until mixture thickens, becomes creamy and cloudy and pecans stay suspended in mixture.
4. 4
   Spoon out on buttered wax paper, aluminum foil or parchment paper.
5. 5
   Makes 1 to 50 pralines, depending on size.
6. 6
   When using wax paper, be sure to buffer with newspaper underneath, as hot wax will transfer onto whatever is beneath.