Easy Vanilla Pecan Pralines
Delicious little bites of happiness with rich caramel and nutty pecans, perfect for snacking or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 pralines 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecan halves or chopped pecans
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near the stove.
- Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: In a heavy saucepan, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt.
- Bring to a boil: Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugars dissolve.
- Add vanilla: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the pecans: Stir in the toasted pecans until they are fully coated.
- Cool slightly: Let cool for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared parchment paper.
- Allow to set: Let the pralines cool completely at room temperature until firm.
Notes
For best results, use a heavy saucepan and a candy thermometer. If you don’t have a thermometer, watch the mixture closely to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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