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                             DARK PRALINES

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Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Candies

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Sugar
  1       c            Buttermilk
  1       t            Baking soda
  2       c            Peacn halves
  2       tb           Butter or margarine

 Combine first three ingredients in a large heavy
 saucepan; bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes.  Stir
 in pecans and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring
 occasionally, until mixture reached soft ball stage
 (234°).
  Remove from heat; beat with wooden spoon 2 to 3
 minutes or until mixture is creamy and begins to
 thicken.  Working quickly, drop mixture by rounded
 tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.



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