Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter

Preparation

Cook together until syrup forms a soft ball when tested in cold water.
Remove from stove and add 1 1/2 cups pecans, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon butter.
Beat until mixture begins to hold shape.
Drop by spoon on wax paper that has been sprinkled generously with salt.