Kathie Oh's Recipe

Louisiana Pralines #1

Category: desserts

1 # dark brown sugar
1 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c. milk
2-3 c. whole pecan halves
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp vanilla



Cook sugars, salt, and milk until temperature reaches 238 degrees or soft ball stage. Add pecans and bring to a rolling boil. Remove mixture and add vanilla and butter. Let stand in the saucepan for 20 minutes. Spread wax or parchment paper on table. Beat mix slightly until it glosses, drop by spoonfuls onto paper. Cool 20 minutes and wrap individually in plastic.

Makes 20-30