Description
Enjoy the rich, buttery flavor of Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines, a classic treat that can be made right in your kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
- Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue to boil for about five minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pecan halves.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow to cool and harden before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, try adding a pinch of sea salt for a sweet and salty combination.
- Make sure to work quickly as the mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pralines
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg