Texas Pralines

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups light corn syrup
• 1 pound butter
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 cups pecans

Instructions

1. 1

   Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and then pecans.

3. 3

   Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Cool completely, then wrap with plastic.