Creole Pecan Pralines
["2 1/2 c. sugar", "1 small can Carnation milk", "4 Tbsp. butter", "2 1/2 c. pecans", "2 tsp. vanilla"]
["Cook sugar and evaporated milk together slowly in heavy saucepan until a little of the mixture dropped from spoon into a cup of cold water will form soft ball (240\u00b0 on candy thermometer). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.", "Add butter and vanilla and beat for a few minutes, then add pecans.", "Before candy hardens, drop by spoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper."]
["sugar", "Carnation milk", "butter", "pecans", "vanilla"]