Microwave Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 c. light brown sugar
    1 c. sugar
    1/3 c. corn syrup
    1/4 c. water
    1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1 1/2 c. pecans (halves)
Preparation
    Line cookie sheet with foil, grease lightly.
    Oil large soup spoon.
    Mix sugars, syrup and water in 2-quart glass measuring cup. Microwave uncovered on High 6 to 8 minutes.
    Do not stir until microwave candy thermometer reads 234\u00b0 to 240\u00b0.
    Stir in butter and vanilla, then nuts.
    Let stand 2 minutes.
    Stir vigorously 2 minutes until mixture thickens and turns opaque.
    Drop by tablespoon onto foil (If mixture sets, pop bake in microwave 30 to 45 seconds.)
    Let stand 1 hour until cool.
    Store in airtight container.
    Easy and great!

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