Old South Pralines

1. 1

   Butter sides of heavy 2-quart saucepan.

2. 2

   Place sugars, cream and salt in saucepan.

3. 3

   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.

4. 4

   Turn heat to medium and cook until mixture boils.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and continue cooking to 234u00b0 on a candy thermometer.

6. 6

   Remove from heat.

7. 7

   Add butter and vanilla; do not stir.

8. 8

   Cool 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in nuts.

10. 10

    Beat until candy loses gloss and becomes thick (about 300 strokes or 2 minutes).

11. 11

    Quickly spoon candy mixture, by teaspoonfuls, onto buttered cookie sheets. If mixture gets too thick to drop from spoon, add hot water, a teaspoonful at a time.

12. 12

    36 pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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