Queen'S Pralines

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   In heavy skillet over medium heat, cook kitchen spoon of sugar until carmelized and medium brown color.

2. 2

   In large saucepan, cook 2 cups sugar and milk until it boils; remove from heat and add soda.

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   Stir thoroughly (mixture will be frothy).

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   Return to heat and again bring to rolling boil.

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   Remove from heat and stir in carmelized sugar; stir well.

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   Return to heat and cook to soft ball stage, stirring frequently.

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   Then add margarine, vanilla and pecans.

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   Stir until mixture starts to harden and loses its gloss. Drop by spoonful onto waxed paper.

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   (I place pan in cold water to speed hardening.)

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    Makes 18 to 24 pralines depending on size desired.

No nutritional information available.

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