Creole Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. dark or brown sugar
1 stick butter (1/4 lb.)
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. Karo syrup
4 c. pecan halves

Preparation

Put all ingredients, except the pecans, in a 3-quart saucepan and cook for about 20 minutes at medium temperature.
After boiling, stir occasionally.
Add the pecans and cook the mixture until the liquid forms a soft ball when a little is dropped into cold water.
Stir well and then drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.