Mildred'S Praline Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. white Karo syrup
1 c. Pet milk
1/4 tsp. soda
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla or rum flavoring

Preparation

Mix the first 4 ingredients well.
Cook to a soft ball stage. Remove from fire and add 2 tablespoons butter and 2 cups pecans. Put back on fire just a few minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla or rum flavoring and soda.
Beat well and drop on wax paper by teaspoonfuls.
It spreads thin before it sets up.