Sour Cream Pralines

I found this over at allrecipes. I am just learning how to make candies and this turned out wonderful! It was so smooth and melt in your mouth. Very sweet! I've learnt patience is key - the end result is definitely worth it.

Steps

Lightly grease the inside of a 4-quart saucepan.

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

Stir the brown sugar , white sugar , baking soda , sour cream , and corn syrup together in the oiled pan.

Place over low heat.

Cook and stir continually until the sugars are dissolved.

Wipe any sugar crystals above the liquid line with a pastry brush moistened with cold water.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil.

Heat to 240 degrees f , or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.

Remove from heat.

Stir in the butter , vanilla , and chopped pecans.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Press a pecan half into the top of each praline.

Allow to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

Ingredients

brown sugar, white sugar, baking soda, sour cream, light corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, pecans, pecan halves