Buttermilk Pecan Pralines (Cook 'Em Horns)

Directions

1. 1

   3 c Sugar 1 t Baking Soda 1 Pinch of Salt 1 c Buttermilk 3/4 c White Corn Syrup 2 T Butter 2 c Pecan Halves In a large saucepan, (5 or 6 Qua

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium-low, continue cooking until mixture becomes caramel-colored and reaches soft ball stage (238 degrees)

4. 4

   Remove from heat, add butter and pecan halves

5. 5

   Beat until thick enough to drop from a spoon onto waxed paper

6. 6

   If mixture becomes too hard, return to heat and add small amount of water

7. 7

   Stir until smooth

8. 8

   Yield: 44 to 48 Pralines