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| Louisiana Pralines
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups of light brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup of corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of evaporated milk 4 tablespoons of margarine 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 1/2 cups of broken pecans |
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Combine the sugars, corn syrup, salt, milk and margarine in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Stir frequently until mixture reaches 236ยบ on candy thermometer or until it forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from heat and cool for 2 - 3 minutes. Add vanilla and nuts and beat with wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by spoonfuls onto greased foil. Allow to cool.
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