BUTTERMILK PRALINES

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I have made these for years. Don't know where I got the recipe. I NEVER tell anyone they are made with buttermilk before they taste them and start raving about how good the are........I know, sneaky, huh? :-)

Provided by Paula S.

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp bakikng soda
1 c buttermilk
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbsp butter
2 1/2 c pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In an 8 qt pan, mix first 4 ingredients. Cook approx. 5 minutes or use a candy thermometer and cook to 210 degrees stirring frequently and scraping bottom of pan.
  • 2. Add butter and pecans. Continue cooking and stirring until soft ball stage (230 degrees). Remove from heat, cool 1 or 2 minutes then beat with spoon until thick and creamy. Drop by spoonfuls onto buttered wax paper.

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