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Southern Pecan Pralines
These melt-in-your-mouth
Pecan Pralines
are the ultimate sweet and salty treat that’s perfect for the Holidays or any time of year! Ready in 15-minutes!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Working Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Christmas, Holiday
Keyword:
Pecan Pralines
Servings:
18
Calories:
168
kcal
Author:
Jill
Ingredients
1
cup
light brown sugar
packed
1/3
cup
whipping cream
1/4
cup
unsalted butter
1/2 of a stick
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 1/2
cups
pecan halves
1
Cup
powdered sugar
Pinch
salt
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, add the brown sugar, butter, salt and cream and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring often.
Once the mixture reaches a full boil (where it continues to bubble when you stir), start a timer for one minute.
Allow it to boil without stirring.
After a minute, remove the mixture from heat and add the powdered sugar. Whisk quickly until smooth.
Add in the vanilla and pecans and stir until fully incorporated.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly for a minute or so. Don’t walk away!
Use a cookie scoop to drop Tablespoons of the pecan mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Allow the pralines to cool and set before serving.
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Notes
Store these pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories:
168
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
20
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.1
g
|
Cholesterol:
12
mg
|
Sodium:
5
mg
|
Potassium:
55
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
19
g
|
Vitamin A:
148
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.1
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg