Creamy Pralines

Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts & Sweets

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      cups          sugar
   1      cup           buttermilk
     1/4  cup           light corn syrup
   1      pinch         salt
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
   1      quart         pecans

Combine sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup and salt in a very large pan (it 
will foam considerably when soda is added) and bring to a boil.  Add soda, 
stir and cook until soft ball is formed when dropped in cold water (about 
238 F. on a candy thermometer).  Add  vanilla.  Beat until color changes 
and candy thickens.  Stir in pecans.  Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie 
sheet.  Cool till set.


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