Vanilla Pecan Pralines
A sweet Southern delight featuring rich, buttery pralines blended with crunchy pecans for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 pralines 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the butter, stirring gently over medium heat until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly until it reaches a soft-ball stage (around 235°F).
- Remove from heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and pecans.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then scoop out and form onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the pralines to sit at room temperature for about an hour or until firm.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. You may refrigerate if humidity is high.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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