Chocolate Pralines
makes about 36
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups pecans, chopped
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Grease wax paper, set aside
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Place sugars, cocoa, and cream in to sauce pan
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Bring to boil over medium heat
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Cover, and allow to cook for two minutes
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Scrape sugar crystals from side of pan
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Continue to cook, stirring occasionally (uncovered) until
reaches 235 F
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Remove from heat
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Stir in butter and vanilla
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Add pecans
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Beat vigorously until mixture is creamy and starts to
thicken
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Quickly drop by teaspoon on to wax paper.
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