Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 stick butter (6 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 c. pecans, roasted (optional)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and bring to soft ball stage (238\u00b0 to 240\u00b0), stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Stir until mixture thickens, becomes creamy and cloudy and pecans stay suspended in mixture.