Pecan Pralines

This recipe is courtesy of The Top 100 Cajun Recipes of All Time and Mae St. Marie of Houma, La
Makes 30 pralines

2 2/3 cups Sugar
1 cup Evaporated milk
1/2 cup Butter
2 tbsp White Corn Syrup
2 cups Pecans halves
1 tsp Vanilla Extract

1- In 2 quart heavy saucepan, mix sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and corn syrup
2- Cook until teaspoonful of the mixture forms a sofball when dropped in water
3- Remove from heat and add pecans and vanilla extract
4- Beat until very thick and heavy
5- Drop by the teaspoonful onto waxed paper placed on cloth (this make pralines easier to pick up)