Creamy pralines
Instructions:
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 3 cups pecan pieces, 3/4 cup butter or margarine, Butter or margarine.
Grease wax paper sheet with butter, then set aside. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until butter melts. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (238 degrees F), about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and flavorings. Beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to thicken. Working rapidly, drop by rounded tablespoonsful onto prepared wax paper. Let stand until firm. Enjoy Creamy pralines!
Grease wax paper sheet with butter, then set aside. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until butter melts. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (238 degrees F), about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and flavorings. Beat with a wooden spoon just until mixture begins to thicken. Working rapidly, drop by rounded tablespoonsful onto prepared wax paper. Let stand until firm. Enjoy Creamy pralines!