Sherry Orleans Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups pecan halves or 2 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon vanilla

Preparation

Mix first four ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (236F) stirring constantly.
Remove from heat. When mixture stops bubbling, stir in sherry. Cool slightly. Then beat mixture until it thickens slightly.
Drop candy from a tablespoon onto waxed paper to form patties. If candy becomes too stiff, drop in a few drops of hot water.