Creamy Pralines
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup half and half cream
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Combine sugar, half & half, and salt in a deep 3 qt. casserole. Mix well, stir in butter.
Microwave on high for 7 to 9 1/2 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage, stirring once.
Stir in pecans, cool about 1 minute. Add vanilla. Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken (about 3 minutes).
Drop by tablespoon onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm.