Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. half and half
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. pecan pieces

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently, until sugar dissolves.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan.
Uncover and cook to soft ball stage (235\u00b0), stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and beat mixture with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken.
Drop by tablespoon onto greased wax paper.
Let stand until candy is firm.
Yields 1 1/2 dozen.