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Chewy Texas Pralines

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
14 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a heavy saucepan, mix together sugar, light corn syrup, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 245*F (120*C), about 20 to 25 minutes, or forms a firm ball when dropped into cold water. Gradually add milk, margarine, and pecan halves. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes after adding the last ingredient, returning the mixture to a boil.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
4. Cool until set before wrapping.

Makes 24 pieces.