Pecan Pralines

Pecan Pralines

from myheavenlyrecipes.com
35 min
25 servings

How to Make Pecan Pralines These pecan pralines are a cross over of a candy and a cookie combined! The creamy buttery rich flavor is amazing! These make the best gifts to give in a

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Light brown sugar
  • 1 cup Evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup Butter (unsalted)
  • 2 cups Toasted Pecans (1 cup halves, 1 cup chopped)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Add both sugars to a small pot on the stove along with the evaporated milk.

  2. 2

    Using medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring often.

  3. 3

    Use a pastry brush with water to remove any crystallized sugar on the sides of the pot.

  4. 4

    Bring sugars to a heat of 228 degrees F (using a candy thermometer)

  5. 5

    Add butter and both sets of pecans. Keep stirring.

  6. 6

    Continuously stirring bring the mixture to 232 degrees F.

  7. 7

    Turn off the heat, stir in the vanilla and salt and keep stirring.

  8. 8

    Keep stirring until the mixture completely loses its gloss. This can take upward of 10 minutes).

  9. 9

    On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or wax paper), use a cookie scoop to drop scoops of the praline mixture on there. Leave about 2 inches between each one.

  10. 10

    Allow to cool for 30 minutes before moving.