Katie'S Pecan Pralines

1. 1

   Cook the first 4 ingredients at high temperature for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   (You'll need a very large pot as the soda makes the mixture boil very high.)

3. 3

   Add the pecan pieces and the butter. Continue cooking and lower temperature to medium-high and stir often.

4. 4

   Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pot often.

5. 5

   Cook until soft ball stage.

6. 6

   Drop some of mixture into a cup of cold water and test with finger to see if it has hardened.

7. 7

   When this occurs, remove from fire and add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

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   Then begin stirring until it is ready to drop by spoonful onto wax paper.

9. 9

   Check sides of pot by touching to see if mixture has semi-hardened and also mixture has thickened.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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