Southern Pecan Pralines
Ready to dazzle your loved ones with a classy, bite-sized treat? Try these decadent Southern Pecan Pralines!
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and pecan halves. Stir vigorously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- 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.
- Allow the pralines to cool completely at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 2gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 69mgFiber: 1g
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