Original Pecan Pralines

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2-1/2 cups mixed pecan pieces and halves
1 tbs butter

Combine sugar and water in a 2-quart saucepan; heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Stir in pecans; cook until mixture reaches the soft ball stage (235 degrees F.)
Remove from heat; stir in butter.
Immediately drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let stand until firm.

Makes about 30.