Description
Indulge in the sweet, nutty goodness of these Easy Vanilla Pecan Pralines. With a creamy texture and a rich flavor, these Southern treats make a delightful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pralines:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the Praline Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt over medium heat. Stir until sugars dissolve and mixture reaches 235°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add Pecans and Vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in pecans and vanilla extract. Stir briskly until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Form the Pralines: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool completely until set before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, lightly toast pecans before adding them to the mixture.
- Store pralines in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
