Pralines
["8 oz. half and half", "2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. vanilla extract", "2 c. pecan halves"]
["Mix sugar, baking soda and half and half in large saucepan on stove.", "Bring to soft boil stage (240\u00b0 on candy thermometer), stirring constantly.", "Turn off stove; let set.", "When settled, beat with electric mixer until smooth (it will be thin).", "Add vanilla and pecans as it thickens.", "Spoon out on wax paper.", "Cool.", "Makes about 18 pralines."]
["sugar", "baking soda", "vanilla extract", "pecan halves"]