Creamy Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark Karo
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. pecans, broken into medium size pieces
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. margarine

Preparation

Boil sugar, water, milk and syrup slightly (no problem if curdling occurs).
Add pecans.
Cook until firm ball forms in cold water, 240\u00b0 to 242\u00b0 on candy thermometer.
Takes about 35 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter, margarine and vanilla.
Beat until it loses shiny look, about 15 minutes.
Drop on greased or foil covered baking sheets (at least two); work fast.
Makes about 35 pieces.