Sweet Potato Pralines

Yield: 20 pralines

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup cooked, mashed yams
• 1 cup pecans
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place sugar and milk in a heavy 2 quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Add yams. Cook until mixture reaches 235 degrees F (soft-ball stage).
2. Remove from heat and add pecans, butter and vanilla extract. Let cool.
3. Beat and pour into a buttered 8 inch square dish.
4. Allow to completely harden.
5. Cut and serve.