Description
Deliciously sweet and crunchy vanilla pecan pralines that are perfect for gifts or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cream, and butter over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Once boiling, stop stirring and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until it reaches a soft ball stage (238°F).
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and salt.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the pralines to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg