Almond Pralines

• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp almond extract or vanilla extract
• 1 cup almond slivers, toasted

1. Combine sugars and milk (or cream) in 3 quart sauce pan
2. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring the whole time
3. Once boiling, cook to 234F ( softball stage) for 20 to 22 minutes, stir occasionally to keep from sticking
4. NOTE: clip candy thermometer to side of pan.
5. End of thermometer must be in 2 1/2 inches deep for accuracy.
6. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, Do not stir.
7. Let cool to 150F, about 25 to 30 minutes
8. NOTE 2 : do not scrape sides or mixture will set up
9. After cooled, stir in almonds
10. Stir mixture until thick and glossy
11. Drop by Tablespoon full onto greased plate or wax paper
12. NOTE: if too stiff to stir or drop then add hot water a few drops, stir until easy, to mix
13. Makes about 20 to 25 pieces.
14. Enjoy.

sugar, brown sugar, milk, butter, almond, almond slivers

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/361406-almond-pralines (may not work)