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Southern Pecan Pralines on a speckled plate, garnished with whole pecan halves.

Southern Pecan Pralines

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Dazzle your loved ones with a classy, bite-sized treat! This 30-minute Southern Pecan Pralines recipe is pure decadence, and needs another 30 minutes to cool before serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 pralines
Calories 303 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
    Baking sheet lined with parchment paper for Southern Pecan Pralines.
  • In a medium-sized pan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, half-and-half, and butter. Stir over medium heat until the sugars dissolve and the mixture begins to boil.
    Southern pecan pralines cooling on parchment paper.
  • Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture reaches 235-240°F (use a candy thermometer). Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
    Stirring the Southern Pecan Pralines mixture in a pan during cooking.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and pecan halves. Stir vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
    Stirring pecan halves into the thickening praline mixture for Southern Pecan Pralines.
  • Quickly drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture starts to thicken too much, stir in a teaspoon of hot water to loosen it.
    Southern Pecan Pralines cooling on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Allow the pralines to cool completely at room temperature before serving.
    Southern pecan pralines cooling on parchment paper.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 69mgFiber: 1g
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