Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup milk
8 large marshmallows
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Dash of cinnamon
Preparation
Lightly butter two baking sheets or line with parchment paper;set aside.In a saucepan,combine the sugars,milk and marshmallows.Cook and stir over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted.Cook over medium heat,stirring occasionally,until a candy thermometer reads 234-240 degrees (soft ball stage).
Without stirring or scraping,pour hot liquid into another saucepan.Add the pecans,butter,vanilla and cinnamon.Stir rapidly until mixture is thickened and creamy,about 3 minutes.Drop quickly by rounded tablespoons onto prepared pans.Flatten slightly.Let stand until set.Store in an airtight container.About 2 dozen pralines.
