Melt in Your Mouth Pralines

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Spread pecans out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fragrant. Set aside.

2. In a saucepan, stir together the confectioner’s sugar, sugar, buttermilk, heavy cream, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. When the mixture beings to boil, start stirring gently with a wooden spoon, and continue cooking until the mixture is slightly above the soft ball stage, to 250 degrees.

3. Remove from heat, and stir in baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will expand some while stirring. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then stir in pecans. Keep stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture loses its gloss. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper that has been coated with butter-flavored nonstick spray. Allow to cool completely and enjoy.