1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups roasted chopped pecans

In a heavy saucepan combine the sugar, brown sugar, and cream and bring to a boil. Cook on medium heat to softball stage (238 degrees F), then add the butter and pecans. Continue cooking until hardball stage (245 degrees F).

Spoon large dollops of it onto a silicone mat or parchment lined baking tray. The pralines will spread and crystallize as they cool.

Yield: 20 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
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