Creamy Candy Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white sugar
3/4 tsp. soda
1 c. light cream
1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. pecan halves or chopped slightly

Preparation

Combine sugar and soda in a 3 1/2-quart saucepan; mix well. Stir in cream; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat, cook and stir to soft ball stage (234\u00b0). Remove from heat; add butter.
Stir in pecans; beat until thick, 2 to 3 minutes.