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Easy Pecan Praline
If you have a sweet tooth, this Pecan Praline recipe is for you! An ooey gooey combination of sweet flavors and a crunchy texture, this recipe is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 24 pralines
Calories: 153 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 dashes salt
- 2 cups toasted pecans
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Add 1 ¼ cup dark brown sugar, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup evaporated milk, and ¼ teaspoon baking soda to a medium, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 235-240 degrees Fahrenheit (soft ball stage) and remove from the heat.
- Stir in ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 dashes salt until combined. Stir in 2 cups toasted pecans and continue to stir for 2-3 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Carefully drop heaping tablespoon sized scoops onto the prepared baking sheet and let sit until cooled.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
56mg
(2%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
83IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24pralines
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.