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Buttermilk Pralines

SUBMITTED BY: Dorothy Purdy

"Years ago, I received this candy recipe from a dear friend in Texas. The creamy texture and sumptuous sweetness has earned me rave reviews each time I've made it."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, buttermilk and baking soda. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 210 degrees F. Stir in butter and pecans; cook until thermometer reads 230 degrees F. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture loses its gloss and begins to set, about 8 minutes. Quickly drop by teaspoonfuls onto foil-lined baking sheets. Cool.

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Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2006 by ZUMPAZOO

I made this because it sounded different than anything I normally make. It was great. I will... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by wisweetp

I have been making this recipes for years, but I do use more vanilla. It is absolutely... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2007 by vbgirl

these are sweet! MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by kehn

Good praline recipe! Very important to follow the recipe cooking to temps, stirring, and beat... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Miss1977

I used lowfat milk because I did not have any buttermilk. It still worked out great, although... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2007 by thegirlsleuth

Delicious and super easy. MORE