Pecan Pralines

Ingredients

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• 1 cup brown sugar
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• 1 cup white sugar
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• ½ cup evaporated milk
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• 2 tablespoons butter
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• 1 ¼ cups pecan halves
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• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

1. 1
   Generously grease a large slab or baking sheet.
2. 2
   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar, and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in butter, pecans, and vanilla. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when it's removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove saucepan from heat and let syrup cool 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Beat until thickened, then pour immediately onto prepared surface and let rest until firm. Completely cool before cutting.