Marie Augustus' Pralines
candies
4 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 lb butter
2 cup evaporated milk (pet)
1/2 lb butter
5 cup pecans, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Place milk, 1/2 lb butter, both sugars and slat in a large heavy pan. Bring to boil, cook to "softball stage" Remove from heat and add 1/2 lb butter. Beat constantly. When you feel it begin to thicken, add pecans and vanilla. When thick QUICKLY drop by teaspoon on greased surface or foil. Leave 2-3" between each as they will flatten out. REMEMBER THIS CANDY IS STIRRED CONSTANTLY WHILE BEING COOKED AND BEATEN CONSTANTLY WHEN REMOVED FROM THE FIRE.
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