PRALINES

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Make and share this Pralines recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Candy

Time 32m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring mixture constantly.
Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes, or until a candy thermometer registers 236 degrees (soft ball stage).
Remove mixture from heat, and add butter (do not stir).
Let stand until candy thermometer reaches 150 degrees.
Stir in pecans and vanilla, using a wooden spoon, and stir constantly until candy begins to thicken.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls, working rapidly, onto wax paper.
Let stand until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2689.5, Fat 145.5, SaturatedFat 48.7, Cholesterol 224, Sodium 644.7, Carbohydrate 359.3, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 330.8, Protein 13.1