Marie Augustus' Pralines

* Exported from MasterCook *

MARIE AUGUSTUS' PRALINES

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Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c Sugar
1 c Brown sugar
1/2 lb Butter
2 c Evaporated milk (pet)
1/2 lb Butter
5 c Pecans, chopped
1 pn Salt
1 t Vanilla

Place milk, 1/2 lb butter, both sugars and slat in a large heavy pan.
Bring to boil, cook to "softball stage" <this is very hard, you MUST use a
candy thermometer> Remove from heat and add 1/2 lb butter. Beat
constantly. When you feel it begin to thicken, add pecans and vanilla.
When thick QUICKLY drop by teaspoon on greased surface or foil. Leave 2-3"
between each as they will flatten out. REMEMBER THIS CANDY IS STIRRED
CONSTANTLY WHILE BEING COOKED AND BEATEN CONSTANTLY WHEN REMOVED FROM THE
FIRE.



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