New River Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 box light brown sugar (2 c.)
1/3 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. water
1 1/2 c. pecan halves

Preparation

In a heavy pot, blend sugar, water and butter.
Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
Add nuts, still stirring.
Cook until mixture reaches firm ball stage (250\u00b0). Remove from heat; stir about 2 minutes and drop on wax paper (buttered) or in waxed muffin cups for uniform size.