Submitted by Dale Begnaud Ossun, LA
on Wednesday, August 03, 2005
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Makes:
30 servings
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Ready In:
35 minutes
Pralines - An easy, rich tasting candy classic.
Ingredients
2 cups sugar
3/4 tsp soda
1 cup carnation
1 1/2 tbsp butter (Parkay)
2 cups pecan halves
Directions
Combine sugar and soda in a 3 1/2 quart saucepan. Mix well and stir in cream. Editor note: For better success, dissolve sugar before turnng on heat. Bring to boiling over medium heat stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cook and stir to soft ball stage - 234 degrees. Mixture will carmelize slightly; Remove from heat and add butter. Stir in the pecans and beat stirring fast until thick 2 to 3 minutes. Drop by tablespoonsful on wax paper. Makes about 30. If candy becomes too thick add a tablespoon of hot water.
