Louisiana Pralines

prep time:: 30 min
total time:: 45 min

Makes 36 pralines

I make these every year at Christmas. These are very good! The recipe came out of A Taste of the Holidays cookbook that I got years ago.

ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup evaporated milk
4 Tbs butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups broken pecans

directions

Combine the sugars, corn syrup, salt, milk and butter in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Stir frequently until mixture reaches 236° on a candy thermometer or until it forms a soft ball when a small amount is dropped in cold water. Remove from heat and cool 2 or 3 minutes. Add vanilla and pecans. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto greased foil. Allow to cool completely. Store in a sealed container.

Source: Wendy English