Pecan Pralines recipe

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups whole pecans
Butter, to grease cookie sheet

Place sugars, water and cream in a heavy, medium-size saucepan over moderate heat. Stir often and, using a candy thermometer, cook to soft ball stage (between 234 degrees F and 240 degrees F), about 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and beat mixture with an electric mixer in the pot on low setting until creamy, 2 or 3 minutes. Stir in all the pecans to coat evenly.

Using a tablespoon, drop large spoonsful of praline mixture onto a buttered sheet pan to cool.

Makes 18 to 20 pralines.