Texas Pecan Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. pecans
1 c. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. oleo

Preparation

Mix 5 ingredients in large heavy saucepan on low heat.
Cool until sugar dissolves.
Increase heat to high and boil to 210\u00b0 on candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.
Add pecans and oleo.
Boil, stirring, to 230\u00b0 thread stage, about 5 minutes.
Cool 1 minute. Beat with wooden spoon until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet.
Cool.
Store in airtight container for a month.