Delicious Pecan Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. light cream
1 1/2 c. pecan halves
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Preparation

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan combine sugars and cream over medium heat.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, to 228\u00b0 on candy thermometer or until syrup spins a 2-inch thread from spoon. Add pecans, butter and vanilla; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to 236\u00b0 or until forms a soft ball.
Remove from heat; stir until slightly thick, but still glossy (200\u00b0).
Drop by rounded tablespoon 2 inches apart on a greased pan or waxed paper. If mixture becomes too thick, stir in a small amount of water.