Pralines (more tex-mex)

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Butter
⅓ cup Light New Orleans molasses
dash Nutmeg
1 cup Light cream
1½ cup Pecan meats,coarsely chopped

Directions

1.Combine the sugar, molasses, cream, butter and nutmeg in a two-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil and continue to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 250 deg F (mixture forms a firm ball in cold water) <otherwise known as soft ball stage, if you don't know how to check that lemme know and I'll give you some tips ;> ) 35-40 min.

2. Remove from heat and let stand three minutes. Add the nuts and drop the mixture from a teaspoon onto waxed paper or foil. Let cool and dry overnight.

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