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Pecan Pralines

A home-style Pecan Pralines made with Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Evaporated Milk, Vanilla, and Butter. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3/4 cup
• 3/4 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine the sugar and milk and cook slowly in a heavy pot over a low flame until it reaches the soft ball stage (238 degrees on a candy thermometer).

2. 2

   Remove from heat and add the butter, vanilla and pecans.

3. 3

   Beat mixture with a wooden spoon until it is smooth and creamy.

4. 4

   Drop by spoonsful onto waxed paper.

5. 5

   If the candy does not harden within 10 minutes, it may be cooked some more.