Pecan Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. packed light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 c. pecan halves

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients in heavy saucepan.
Cook over low heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Cook, without stirring, to a temperature of 236\u00b0 on candy thermometer, or until small amount of mixture forms a soft ball when dropped into very cold water.
Cool mixture to lukewarm.
Add remaining ingredients and beat until creamy.
Drop from large spoon onto waxed paper and let stand until firm.
Makes about 1 3/4 pounds.