posted by Buny 01-26-103 12:21 AM
Cajun Pralines
Recipe By: I Dunno4 Recipes.com
2 cups sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup
4 cups pecan halves
Combine first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 225¼F. Add pecans and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (236¼F). Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken.
Working rapidly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Store in airtight container. Yield 3 1/4 dozen.