Pralines

Directions

1. Toast pecans in 300 degree oven for 5 miutes
2. Mix first 6 ingredients together and cook over medium heat to soft ball stage, stirring frequently
3. Remove from heat and add vanilla and roasted pecans
4. Stir with a wooden spoon for 3 to 6 minutes until mixture starts to thicken and color becomes creamy
5. Quickly spoon candy onto waxed paper
6. If the mixture becomes too stiff, return to heat (add 1 - 2 teaspoons of water if needed) and stir until it becomes soft an more fluid, then continue to spoon out