Louisiana Creamy Pralines

Ingredients

 * 2 Cups Sugar
 * 1 teasp. baking soda
 * 3/4 Cup evaporated milk
 * 1/4 Cup Clear corn syrup
 * Fresh pecans - Approx. 1 1/2 Cups
 * 1 Tablespoon butter
 * 1 teasp. vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) Mix Sugar, baking soda, evaporated milk, and corn syrup together in heavy pot.
 * 2) Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture forms a soft ball in water (approx. 235 degrees).
 * 3) Remove from heat, stir in butter, vanilla, and pecans.
 * 4) Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens enough to drop by spoonful onto wax paper.
 * 5) Let cool and store in air tight container.