Description
Indulge in the sweet decadence of Easy Pecan Pralines, a delightful treat that combines crunchy pecans with a rich, buttery caramel. Perfect for any occasion, these melt-in-your-mouth confections are simple to make and will charm your taste buds. With just a few essential ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create a batch that’s perfect for sharing or gifting. Enjoy them during cozy family gatherings or as a special holiday treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt over medium heat until bubbling.
- Gradually stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract; cook until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235°F).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in toasted pecans until coated.
- Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg