Pecan Pralines

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    293 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pecan Pralines

These Pecan Pralines are rich and buttery, creamy, and chock-full of crunchy, toasted pecans. It's a classic southern candy recipe that's easy to make. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays and gift giving!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups pecan halves toasted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup raw sugar
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • cup milk whole
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons butter at room temperature, unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • sea salt optional, coarse or flaky

Instructions

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a Dutch oven, add the granulated sugar, raw sugar, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, baking soda, and salt. Cook gently over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until mixture reaches 235° F on a candy thermometer. The mixture will begin to increase in volume as the temperature rises.
  3. As soon as the mixture reaches 235° F, whisk in the butter and stir continuously for a next few minutes until butter is completely melted.
  4. Remove the mixture from the heat. Add the pecans, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously for the next 5 minutes.
  5. As the mixture cools, it will turn into a thick and silky caramel. Working quickly, drop a tablespoon of pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Sprinkle the pralines with a bit of coarse or flaky sea salt while still warm, if desired
  7. Let sit at room temperature about 30 minutes before removing from baking sheets.

Notes

  • Pecan Pralines will keep well, in an airtight container in a cool place, for up to 1 week. They also freeze well, for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 179mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 32g (64%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 179mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 32g 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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