Butterscotch Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 small pkg. regular butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. pecans, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except pecans, in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan on medium heat.
Stir until dissolved.
Add pecans.
Cook over low heat.
When mixture boils, cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Cool 5 to 10 minutes.
Beat until thickened.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased wax paper.
Makes 24 to 28 pieces.