Thanks to crimsonmuse for inviting me.

This is somewhat of a tradition in my family for the Holidays. First, my mom and sisters would make them.

I now make them here. My wife once brought them to her office, and they were such a hit, everyone asks about them each year. So, I make pralines for her coworkers.

Mama Guilt’s Pralines

2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Stick Butter
1 Cup Milk
2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
4 Cups Pecans

1.    Combine everything but the nuts in a saucepan.
2.    Heat and stir until it reaches “soft ball” stage on a candy thermometer (234°)
3.    Add Pecans and stir. It should be a slightly thick consistency.
4.    Spoon onto wax paper