Simple and Delicious Pralines

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: 40 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups  firmly packed brown sugar
• 1  cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 2  cups pecan halves, toasted
• 1  teaspoon 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.