Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 small can evaporated milk
2 c. pecan halves
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. white Karo syrup
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except vanilla, in heavy pan.
Cook over medium heat about 12 minutes, stirring constantly with wooden spoon.
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Cool 2 to 3 minutes. Stir until it starts to thicken.
Drop by spoon on wax paper.