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Makes 3-4 dozen
2 C granulated sugar
1 C brown sugar
1 C evaporated milk
2 Tbsp dark corn syrup
2 shots of espresso
1 stick of butter
1 tsp vanilla
3 C pecans
Mix sugars, milk and syrup in a double boiler. Cook and stir frequently to soft ball stage (240F) or until a drip of mixture in a glass filled with ice water makes a soft ball. Just as it reaches softball stage, add the espresso.
Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until the shine has gone.
Before the mix gets too thick, add pecans, mix well and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper or a marble slab. These pralines will be less sweet due to the espresso.
-Courtesy of Norene Serpe