Bourbon Pralines

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups pecan pieces
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• 1 combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves. add pecans; cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals down from side of the pan.
• 2 uncover and cook without stirring to soft ball stage or until candy thermometer reads 235°f.
• 3 remove from heat and stir in baking soda; beat with a wooden spoon just until the mixture starts to thicken (5 to 8 minutes).
• 4 working rapidly, drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased wax paper; let stand until firm.