Pralines

Directions

1. 1
   Combine in heavy pot the cream, water, sugar and oleo.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring fairly constantly.
3. 3
   When caramelized brown spots begin to appear, continue stirring.
4. 4
   Drop small amount in cup of water.
5. 5
   When this makes a ringing sound against side of metal cup, the pralines are ready.
6. 6
   Quickly add vanilla and pecans and quickly drop by spoonfuls on wax paper.
7. 7
   (If it hardens too quickly, return pot to stove, add a little water and heat again until ready.)
8. 8
   Allow pralines to cool before removing from the wax paper.