Prayer-Lines

Makes 25 to 30 pralines. Recipe is from Maria P. Horcasitas, who puts a note asking that you pray for something good before eating the candy.

2 cups white sugar

1 cup milk

1 cup brown sugar

2 tbls. corn syrup

1 stick butter

2 cups pecans

1. Put all the ingredients except pecans in a 3-quart sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes. Test in cold water until it reaches the softball stage (234 to 240 degrees on a candy thermometer).

2. Add pecans, then pour on wax paper layered over a towel.