1 1/2 c Sugar
1/3 c New Orleans Molasses
1 c Light cream or 1/2 cup
-heavy cream and 1/2 cup
-milk
-(probably can play with
-this proportion and affect
-the
-richness)
1 tb Butter
-dash of nutmeg
1 1/2 c Pecan meats, coarsely
-chopped
Combine sugar, molasses, cream, butter and nutmeg in a 2 qt saucepan.
Bring to a boil and continue to boil over medium heat, stirring
occasionally to 240 degrees (mixture forms a firm ball in cold water) 35 to
40 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes. Add the nuts and drop the
mixture from a teaspoon onto waxed paper or foil
Yield: about 30 pralines
From The Cookie-Lady's Files Message 213 Tue Dec 14, 1993
