Original recipe makes 56 pralines nonstick cooking spray 2 cups white sugar 2 cups light corn syrup 1 pound butter 2 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 cups pecans – I used 6 because that is what I had Directions Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and pecans. Drop by spoonful onto prepared pans. Cool completely, then wrap with plastic.