Creole Pralines

• 3 cups coarsely chopped pecans
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 12 cups milk
• 14 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

1. Place pecans, sugar, milk, and syrup in heavy pan and mix well.
2. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
3. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan; uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234-236 degrees F).
4. Remove pan from heat; add butter but do not stir.
5. Cool mixture to lukewarm (about 110 degrees), then add vanilla.
6. Beat with a wooden spoon until creamy and thickened.
7. QUICKLY drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.

pecans, sugar, milk, light corn syrup, butter, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/creole-pralines-39539 (may not work)