Easiest & Best Pralines Ever

Servings: 12-18

History: When we were children we used to love this candy. My grandmothers used to make these for us, although their method took a lot longer. They used granulated sugar instead of confectioners.

There are many types of recipes for pralines in the south. I find this one is the best and fastest! Enjoy!

Amount/Measure/Ingredient

1/4 Cup water

2T margarine

1 Cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

1 Cup Confectioner's sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 Cup chopped pecans

Place large towel on counter w/wax paper on top;

In medium saucepan, add water and butter;

Bring to boil;

Stir in sugars;

Bring back to boil;

Boil and stir 1 minute only;

Remove from heat;

Stir in vanilla and pecans;

Beat by hand until it begins to thicken slightly;

Note: DO NOT OVER BEAT! candy will harden too soon;

Immediately drop from teaspoon on to wax paper;

Cool and store in covered container.

Reformatted from a recipe submitted to goodcooking.com, © Good Cooking, Inc.