Cream Pralines

Mix sugar, salt, milk & butter in 2 quart saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add pecans & cook over med heat to soft ball stage (234 on thermometer)., stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let cool 5 minutes. Stir rapidly until mixture begins to thickens & coats pecans. Working quickly, drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly buttered sheet, forming patties. If candy stiffens & is slightly rough looking before all patties are formed,