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Pecan Pralines

Serves : 12-20
Prep. Time : 0:45

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups pecan halves
1 Tbls. butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract

-In a large pot, stir together sugar, buttermilk, and baking soda until sugar is dissolved.
-Boil mixture over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 234 degrees (soft ball stage), stirring constantly.
-Remove from the heat and stir in pecans, butter, and vanilla.
-Beat mixture briskly until glossy and begins to thicken.
-Quickly spoon mixture, 1 Tbls. to 1/4 cup at a time, onto greased waxed paper.
-Allow to cool completely before removing from wax paper.