Original Pecan Pralines

Ingredients

• 2 c firmly packed brown sugar
• 14 c water
• 2 12 c mixed pecan pieces and halves
• 1 Tbsp butter

Directions

1. Combine sugar and water in a 2-quart saucepan
2. Heat to boiling stirring constantly
3. Stir in pecans
4. Cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage 235
5. Remove from heat
6. Stir in butter Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper
7. Let stand until firm
8. Yields 1 12 dozen