Pralines
These sweet and creamy pralines are a classic Southern treat made with butter, brown sugar, cream, and pecans.
Ingredients - Serves 12
- Pecans - 1 1/2 cups, chopped
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar - 1 1/2 cups
- Butter - 1/2 cup
Let's Get Started
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the pralines to cool and harden before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 22g
