Southern Pralines

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 2 TBS. butter
• 1 ¼ cups pecan halves
• ¼ tsp. vanilla

Grease a baking sheet.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugars and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in butter, pecans and vanilla.

Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees.

Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

Beat until thickened, the drop onto prepared surface and let rest until completely cooled.