Pralines

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups roasted chopped pecans

Directions

In a heavy saucepan combine the sugar, brown sugar, and cream and bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat to softball stage (238 degrees F), then add the butter and pecans. Continue cooking until hardball stage (245 degrees F). Spoon large dollops of it onto a silicone mat or parchment lined baking tray. The pralines will spread and crystallize as they cool.