Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sugar (divided use)
1 c. milk
3 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Have ready baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Bring 2 cups sugar and the milk to a boil.
Add pecans.
Let boil while you melt the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a large skillet over low heat. Add melted sugar to other mixture and cook to soft ball stage (234\u00b0 to 238\u00b0).
Remove from heat. Beat until creamy.
Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.