Pecan Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. coconut (optional)

Preparation

In a heavy skillet, caramelize one of the cups of sugar over a very low heat.
Slowly bring to a boil the other 2 cups of sugar, salt, corn syrup and milk; boil 3 minutes.
Slowly add the caramelized sugar to the boiling mixture.
Cook until it forms a soft ball when tested in cool water or cook to 236\u00b0.
Remove from heat; add butter.
Allow to cool to lukewarm, without stirring. Add vanilla; beat candy until it begins to thicken.
Add pecans and coconut and continue to beat until candy holds its shape when dropped on waxed paper.