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Louisiana Pecan Pralines

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By Recipe Hall of Fame

Photo: Mitch Mandell

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from Recipe Hall of Fame Dessert Cookbook: Winning Recipes from Hometown America (Quail Ridge Press Cookbook Series.), by , (2000, Quail Ridge Press)

Recipe Hall of Fame Dessert Cookbook: Winning Recipes from Hometown America (Quail Ridge Press Cookbook Series.)

Servings:	36
Author Notes:	The flavor of these pecan pralines will take you back to old New Orleans.
Ingredients:	2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions:	Makes 3 Dozen Small Pralines In a large, heavy saucepan, cook sugar, baking soda, buttermilk, and butter to soft ball stage (240Â° F on a candy thermometer). Stir frequently while cooking. When mixture reaches soft ball stage, remove from heat and beat until mixture lightens in color and thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Drop by tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet. Allow to cool completely and harden -- at least 12 hours.