PRALINES

PRALINES

2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
½ tsp. salt
2 tbsp. Butter
2 ½ cups pecan halves
1 tsp. vanilla


Combine sugar, soda, buttermilk and salt in a large pan or kettle. Let boil for 5 minutes and add butter and nuts. Stir and let mixture reach soft ball stage (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla and stir until smooth and glossy. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.