Recipe: Pralines

Pralines

1 cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp. oleo
2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 cup pecans

Mix sugar, milk and salt together. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (*about 232 degrees). Remove from heat and beat. Add in the butter, vanilla and nuts. Drop on buttered surface. Cool. Serve.

*Johnna's tip: Pralines were created in France and have transitioned into a classic New Orleans delicacy. In France, almonds were originally used and New Orleans substituted with pecans. Recently, we attended a baby shower and as part of the treats, pralines were served (*Both of the parents-to-be were from New Orleans). This is such an awesome addition to the baby shower spread because they are sweet, comforting and melt in your mouth! Try for your next event;-)

Picture source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sweet_Julep%27s_pralines_on_a_cutting_board.jpg