You must try this recipe

So, Katie's mom makes the best authentic cajun food. Tonight she gave us her "secret" easy recipe for pecan pralines. They are amazing (and I would say I've had a lot of pralines in my life). I have eaten so many pralines tonight, and I don't regret it for one second. Although this did bring up a debate over the pronunciation of praline: PRAY-leen or PRAW-leen. (I say PRAW-leen).

PECAN PRALINES:

1.5 c. sugar

1 small can Pet milk

1/2 stick butter

2 c. pecans

1.5 tsp. vanilla

In heavy pot, combine milk and sugar. Stir only to mix, and then do not stir again until mixture comes to a rolling boil. When the mixture begins to boil, set a timer for 4 minutes. Stir constantly until timer rings. Remove from heat and add butter, pecans and vanilla. Stir until mixture gets thicker. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let harden.