Description
Vanilla Pecan Pralines are classic Southern confections made with butter, sugar, cream, and pecans. They’re rich, creamy, and melt in your mouth with a delightful crunch from toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves (lightly toasted)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt.
- Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil.
- Attach a candy thermometer and continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 235°F (soft-ball stage).
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla extract and toasted pecan halves.
- Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes, until it thickens and becomes creamy but still pourable.
- Immediately drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Let pralines cool at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans for the best flavor.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes before adding to the mixture.
- Work quickly when dropping pralines as the mixture sets fast.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: vanilla pecan pralines, Southern candy, pralines, pecan sweets, butter pecan dessert