New Orleans Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. evaporated milk
1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 c. pecan halves
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine sugar and milk in a Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches 228\u00b0.
Add butter and pecans; continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235\u00b0).
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken.
Working rapidly, drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased waxed paper.
Let stand until firm.
Yields 3 dozen.