Vanilla Pecan Pralines
A delightful treat combining butter, sugar, and pecans with sweet vanilla notes, perfect for gifting or satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 7 oz evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 package (11 oz) vanilla or white chocolate chips
- 4 oz marshmallow crème
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying out two sheets of waxed paper on a flat surface.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter. Stir constantly over medium-low heat until it comes to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, maintain a low boil for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla chips and marshmallow crème until smooth.
- Fold in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Allow the mixture to cool for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared waxed paper.
- Let the pralines cool completely at room temperature, about an hour.
- Store in an airtight container, layering with waxed paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
Using a heavy-bottomed pan and maintaining the boil for the full 8 minutes is crucial for the right texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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