Mexican Pralines

Mexican Pralines

from bakeitwithlove.com

These Mexican pralines are a super rich and decadent kind of homemade candy that only take 10 minutes to prepare! They are sweet, creamy, and loaded with delicious pecans! Not to mention, this beginner-friendly recipe is super easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups light brown sugar ((packed))
  • 1 cup butter ((softened at room temperature))
  • ¼ cup half & half
  • 2½ cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups pecans ((chopped))

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper and then lightly spritzing them with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large saucepan, mix together your brown sugar, butter, and half & half, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring continuously, for 1 FULL minute, and then remove the mixture from the heat.

  4. 4

    Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Then, stir in the chopped pecans.

  5. 5

    Use a tablespoon to drop rounded scoops onto the prepared baking sheets (there will be about 30 in total).

  6. 6

    Allow the candy to harden and set before serving.