Southern Pralines


2 cups of sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecans

Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves; cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage (232 degrees). Remove from heat; add vanilla and beat until creamy. Stir in pecans. Drop from a spoon onto waxed paper; let stand until firm.

Makes about 1-1/2 to 3 dozen, depending on how large you make 'em!