Cream Pralines

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   In a 2-quart saucepan combine sugar, salt, evaporated milk and butter.

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   Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.

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   Add pecans. Increase heat to medium; continue cooking and stirring to softball stage (234 degrees F.)

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   Remove from heat.

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   Stir in vanilla, then cool 5 minutes.

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   (Meanwhile, place a large sheet of aluminum foil on counter surface in readiness for dropping patties.)

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   Stir rapidly until mixture begins to thicken and coats pecans lightly.

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   Drop rapidly from a tablespoon onto foil.

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   (Use a teaspoon for small pralines.)

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    If candy becomes too stiff to handle easily toward the last, stir in a few drops of hot water. Let patties stand until cool and set before removing from foil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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