Maw Maw’s Pralines

Ingredients:

• 1 box (3 cups) light brown sugar
• 3 cups pecan halves
• ½ stick (4 tablespoons) margarine
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  

Directions:

1. Mix first 4 ingredients into a saucepan. Cook to 240 degrees or until soft-bake stage. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir until mixture begins to lose its glaze.
2. Using a tablespoon, drop small portions onto waxed paper. Work fast, keeping the saucepan over a warm burner if possible.
3. Allow to cool completely before removing.