Simple and Delicious Pralines

Submitted by running rachel

"I found this recipe in Southern Living, and it the best pralines I have ever had by far. I hope you enjoy it as well."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2.5 dozen
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 354.88 ml sugar
• 354.88 ml firmly packed brown sugar
• 236.59 ml evaporated milk
• 59.14 ml butter or 59.14 ml margarine
• 473.18 ml pecan halves, toasted
• 4.92 ml vanilla extract

directions

1. Bring sugars and milk to a boil in a Dutch oven, stirring often. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 11 minuted or until a candy thermometer registers 228 degrees (thread stage).
2. Stir in butter and pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer registers 236 degrees (soft ball stage).
3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon 1 to 2 minuted or just until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by heaping tablespoons onto buttered wax paper or parchment paper; let stand until firm.