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Louisiana Caramel Pralines

I know there are a lot of praline recipes already posted, but i couldn't find this one & suspect there could hardly be 1 more authentic than a recipe straight from the *river road recipes* cookbook published by the junior league of baton rouge. Mrs. C.e. Phillips was acknowledged as the source of the recipe, but no times or yield were given. I have guesstimated them w/a *heavy accent on the guess* part of the word, but the real bottom line is the yield depends on the size you choose to make & how you view the # of servings. *enjoy*

Steps

Place 2 cups sugar & milk in a lrg saucepan.
Cook slowly , stirring often.
At the same time , put other cup of sugar in a 2nd saucepan on low heat & stir till melted.
Pour 2nd mixture slowly into the sugar & milk that should be read to boil & stir while adding.
Cook slowly till a firm ball forms when dropped into cold water & remove from heat.
Add vanilla , pecans & butter.
Stir till mixture begins to thicken.
To avoid sticking as experienced by the 1st reviewer using waxed paper which was given as an option -- drop by spoonfuls in desired size onto a lightly sprayed baking sheet or buttered cookie sheet.

Ingredients

granulated sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, pecans, butter