Pralines
["1 lb. light brown sugar", "1/8 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. evaporated milk", "1 1/2 c. pecan halves", "1 Tbsp. vanilla"]
["Mix together all ingredients, except vanilla, in a 3-quart heavy saucepan.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.", "Cook to soft ball stage (236\u00b0).", "Continue stirring to prevent sticking.", "Remove from heat.", "Cool 5 minutes. Add vanilla; beat with wooden spoon until candy begins to thicken. Drop rapidly from tablespoon onto waxed paper.", "(If candy becomes too stiff to drop, stir in 1/2 tablespoon hot water.)", "Makes 1 1/2 pounds candy."]
["light brown sugar", "salt", "milk", "pecan halves", "vanilla"]