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Pecan Pralines

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup milk
8 large marshmallows
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash ground cinnamon

Lightly butter two baking sheets or line with waxed paper; set aside.
In a saucepan, combine the sugars, milk and marshmallows. Cook and
stir over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted. Cook
over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 8, 2008

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Pecan Pralines cont.

reads 234°-240° (soft-ball stage). Without stirring or
scraping, pour hot liquid into another saucepan. Add the pecans,
butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir rapidly until mixture is
thickened and creamy, about 3 minutes. Drop quickly by rounded
tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Flatten slightly. Let stand
until set. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: about 2 dozen.