Pralines (Candy)

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • dash of salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all ingredients in a large heavy saucepan.
  2. 2
    Cook over low heat to soft ball stage 232° stirring constantly.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to thicken.
  4. 4
    Working rapidly, drop by tbsp. onto greased waxed paper. Let stand until firm.
  5. 5
    Yield 2 dozen.

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