Marie augustus' pralines

 
                          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"  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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