Southern Pecan Pralines
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Working Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
18
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Southern Pecan Pralines
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These Pecan Pralines are the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat that’s perfect for the holidays—or any time you’re craving something special! With their delightfully crunchy texture and chewy caramelized coating, they strike the perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar packed (You can use light or dark)
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 of a stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 Cup powdered sugar
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, butter, salt and cream and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
- Once the mixture reaches a full boil (where it continues to bubble when you stir), start a timer for one minute.
- Allow it to boil without stirring.
- After a minute, remove the mixture from heat and add the powdered sugar. Whisk quickly until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla and pecans and stir until fully incorporated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly for a minute or so. Don’t walk away!
- Use a cookie scoop to drop Tablespoons of the pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the pralines to cool and set before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to work quickly.
- Don’t walk away from the pecan mixture while waiting for it to cool. It’ll turn into a hard mess! However, if it does become too hard, add a teaspoon of cream to the mixture and stir to smooth it out.
- If you wait too long and it crystallizes completely, you can reheat and start again.
- You can use salted butter, but then make sure to omit the salt.
- I’ve learned that pralines are not always easy. They are finnicky! I’ve tried them using a candy thermometer and they turned out fine as well. Using this method yielded the least grainy candy.
- If things fail, don’t waste the mixture! If it doesn’t set or sets too hard, eat it anyway!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
148IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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