Cream Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. bag brown sugar
1 can fat-free or skim evaporated milk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 or 4 c. large pecan pieces

Preparation

Mix sugar, salt, oil and milk in medium-sized heavy pot. Stir with a wooden spoon over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Add pecans and cook over medium heat to soft ball stage or 234\u00b0. Turn off heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Beat with wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken and coat nuts slightly. Rapidly drop from a spoon to form patties. Makes 90.