Creamy Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) margarine
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. pecan halves

Preparation

Cook together the sugars, milk, salt and cream of tartar, stirring constantly, until forms soft ball or until thermometer registers 240\u00b0.
Remove from heat.
Add margarine and vanilla; stir until margarine melts.
Beat a minute or two.
Add pecans; continue to beat until mixture begins to thicken.
Drop quickly onto waxed paper by small spoonfuls.
Let cool until firm.
Makes about 50 (2-inch) pralines.