Here’s a classic Vanilla Pecan Pralines recipe 🍬—sweet, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Vanilla Pecan Pralines
Ingredients (Makes about 12–15 pralines)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups pecan halves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prep
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cook sugar mixture
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cream.
- Stir constantly until mixture reaches 238°F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer (about 10–12 minutes).
- Add butter and pecans
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, pecans, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Cool slightly & scoop
- Let mixture sit 1–2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
- Set
- Allow pralines to cool completely at room temperature (about 30–45 minutes).
Tips
- Use a candy thermometer for best results; sugar temperature is key.
- Stir gently after adding butter and vanilla to avoid crystallization.
- For a creamier texture, add a tablespoon of light corn syrup during cooking.
If you want, I can also give a microwave version that’s much faster and still delicious—ready in about 10 minutes.
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