Buttermilk Pralines

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 c. packed light brown sugar
• 2 Tb. butter
• 2 Tb. light corn syrup
• 1 c. chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large heavy saucepan, stir together buttermilk and baking soda until blended. Add brown sugar, butter and corn syrup.

Attach a candy thermometer to pan, making sure thermometer does not touch bottom of pan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (approximately 234-240 degrees). Cool 10-12 minutes.

Beat with a wooden spoon 4-5 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Working rapidly, drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased waxed paper. Let stand until firm.