Pralines

By JJCR

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 8 large marshmallows
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 cups pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, milk, and marshmallows in a heavy 4-qt. saucepan; cook over medium heat to the soft-ball stage (230), stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add pecans; beat just until mixture begins to thicken.

Working rapidly, drop mixture by tbsp. onto lightly buttered waxed paper, cool.
Store in airtight container.
Yield: 15 (3 in.) pralines

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