Basic Pralines By Harry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Lightly coat wax paper with vegetable cooking spray.
Combine sugars, butter, milk and chopped pecans in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil uncovered 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly or until candy thermometer reaches 220\u00b0.
Remove saucepan from heat and beat 4 to 6 minutes with a wooden spoon or just until mixture begins to thicken.
Working rapidly, drop by tablespoon onto prepared wax paper.
Let stand until firm.
Yield:
2 1/2 dozen.