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Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines Recipe

Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines Recipe

This Southern treat is really hard to beat!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Old Fashioned Pecan Pralines Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cool 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar plus
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Bourbon optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

  2. Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 3 minutes. Stir and bake for 3 more minutes (Watch them closely so they don't get over toasted).

  3. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  4. Fit a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer.

  5. Over high heat, cook the cream, butter, and brown sugar to 240 degrees (soft ball). If necessary, stir once to help dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 seconds.

  6. CAREFULLY stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and toasted pecans. (It might spit and sputter) Stir until the mixture looks creamy and slightly thickened.

  7. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.

  8. Cool for 20 minutes.