New Orleans Pralines
["2 c. sugar", "3/4 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. light cream", "1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "2 c. pecan halves"]
["In 3-quart saucepan, combine sugar and soda.", "Stir in cream. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.", "Cook and stir to soft ball stage (234\u00b0 on candy thermometer).", "Remove from heat; add butter.", "Stir in pecans.", "Beat candy until thick enough to drop from spoon.", "Drop tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.", "If candy becomes too stiff to drop, add a little hot water to make right consistency.", "Serves 24."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "light cream", "butter", "pecan halves"]