You cannot do the South without Pralines!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ c sugar
• ¾ c packed brown sugar
• 6 Tab butter
• ½ c milk
• 1½ c pecans, chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine the sugar, brown sugar, butter, milk and pecans in a heavy 3 quart saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
3. Boil for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until mixture reaches 220 degrees on a candy thermometer, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. Stir in the vanilla immediately and beat with a wooden spoon for 4 – 6 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
6. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.
7. Let stand until firm.

Serves: 30 pieces

Source: Secret Ingredients. Treasured Recipes from The Junior League of Alexandria, Louisiana

Comments: Variation: For chocolate pralines, add 2 oz unsweetened chocolate before boiling.