Doris's Pecan Pralines
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
-
30
ingredients
- 2 3⁄4 cups sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3 1⁄2 cups pecans, chopped coarsely
directions
- Mix all ingredients except pecans in a large stock pot and cook over medium heat, stirring only until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- Meanwhile, line 2 baking sheets with wax paper and prepare the pecans. (You will also need a large wooden spoon and a smaller metal spoon.).
- Heat mixture until soft ball stage (238), and remove from heat.
- Immediately stir in pecans and continue stirring until mixture takes on a creamy consistency. (When it's time to stop stirring, the mixture will begin to make a very slight scraping sound when you stir).
- Work quickly to spoon candy out on lined baking sheets, being careful not to burn yourself. Time is very limited here, as candy sets up quickly.
- Allow candy to cool, then store in airtight containers.
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Texas Aggie
United States