New Orleans Butter Pralines

Submitted by mtodryk

"Pure Yum."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 24 pralines

ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 3 cups pecan halves
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

directions

1. Place 2 sheets of wax paper on 2 cookie sheets and butter. Set aside.
2. Combine all ingredients except vanilla in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil.
3. Cook to soft-ball stage.
4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
5. Stir until it loses its glossy sheen.
6. Working quickly, drop mixture in tablespoons onto buttered paper.
7. Let pralines cool completely before removing from paper.