Buttermilk Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. butter
2 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In a pot, combine all ingredients, except pecans and vanilla. Cook mixture over low heat until it forms soft ball.
Remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Beat well until mixture begins to thicken.
Stir in vanilla and pecans, using a teaspoon to form individual pralines on wax paper.
Let stand to cool.
Yield: 3 1/2 dozen.