Pudding Pralines

a friend gave me this recipe..she says it is wonderful..have not had a chance to try it myself..but looking forward to..Be sure to get the pudding that needs to be cooked, not instant

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 3  ounces butterscotch pudding mix
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups pecan halves

Directions

1. Mix butterscotch pudding (not instant) sugar, brown sugar, milk and butter in a heavy 1 1/2 quart pan.
2. Cook and stir to a full all over boil.
3. Then boil slowly 3-5 minutes.until mixture reaches soft ball stage.
4. Remove from heat.stir in pecans.beat until mixture begins to thicken, but still looks shiny.
5. Drop tblsful of mixture onto waxed paper to form 3" pralines.
6. If mixture thickens and starts to loose its shine, add a few drops of milk before dropping more.
7. Let pralines stand till firm.