Pecan Praline Candy

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 8 large marshmallows
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons butter (no substitutions)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (or less)

Directions

1. 1

   Butter 2 cookie sheets, or line with wax paper.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine sugars, cream and marshmallows.

3. 3

   Cook, and stir over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted.

4. 4

   Cook, over medium heat, stirring occasionally until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees- 240 degrees (soft ball stage).

5. 5

   WITHOUT stirring or scraping, pour hot liquid into another saucepan.

6. 6

   Add the pecans, butter, vanilla and cinnamon.

7. 7

   Stir rapidly until mixture is thickened and creamy (about 3 minutes).

8. 8

   Drop quickly by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans.

9. 9

   Flatten slightly.

10. 10

    Let stand until set.

11. 11

    Store in an airtight container.