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Old-Fashioned Pecan Pralines Recipe
4.47 from 62 ratings

Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these tasty old fashioned pralines!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 pralines
Author Crissy Page

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan stir together the sugars, heavy whipping cream, and the baking soda.
  • Over medium heat bring to a boil stirring occasionally. Allow to boil until a temperature of 235 F is reached. Remove from the heat immediately. Stir in the butter and the vanilla. Quickly add the pecans and vigorously stir for about 1 minute.
  • Working quickly, drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Allow to cool until set.

Notes

Adapted from Taste of the South: Pecan Everything special edition 2018

Nutrition

Serving: 1praline | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8.1mg | Sodium: 16.4mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 14.7g