Chocolate Pralines
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 tsp salt
2 unsweetened chocolate baking squares, cut up
2 tbsp hard margarine
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups chopped pecans
Combine first 4 ingredients in large heavy saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir until soft ball stage (about 234 F, 112 C on candy thermometer) or until small amount dropped into very cold water forms a soft pliable ball. Remove from heat.
Add chocolate, margarine, vanilla and pecans. Stir until starting to thicken. Quickly drop small spoonfuls onto waxed paper. If mixture becomes too thick to drop, reheat slightly. Makes 3 dozen.
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