Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. pecans
3 c. sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. salt
1 can water
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 stick butter

Preparation

In a large boiler, combine sugar, milk, salt and water.
Boil to soft ball stage; add nuts and butter.
Boil to firm ball stage. Remove from heat; add vanilla.
Stir until it no longer is glossy on top.
Spoon out on wax paper.