Creamy Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. evaporated milk
2/3 c. boiling water
1/3 c. white Karo syrup
1/2 tsp. soda
2 c. pecans

Preparation

Bring to a boil in a large saucepan the first 4 ingredients. Add soda.
Bring to a boil again.
Then add pecans.
Stir constantly, continuing to firm ball stage.
Remove from heat; add teaspoon vanilla and beat until it thickens and loses shiny gloss. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
Add few drops of hot water if it begins to get too hard.
Keep in airtight container.
Can freeze.