Pecan Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. light cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 to 2 c. pecan meats (halves if possible)
1 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/2 stick butter
pinch of soda

Preparation

Mix sugar, milk and soda thoroughly and cook over medium heat until small amount tested in cold water forms small ball.
Add butter and return to heat until butter has melted.
Remove from heat; add vanilla and beat until mixture begins to thicken.
Add pecans; mix thoroughly and drop in thin patties onto waxed paper or foil.
Yields 20 to 24 pralines.