Ingredients
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- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cubed; divided)
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 cups toasted and coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray or use a silicone mat.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Stir until sugars dissolve.
- Insert a candy thermometer and cook while stirring until it reaches 240°F.
- Remove from heat; drop cubes of butter on top without stirring. Let sit for 1 minute.
- Add vanilla extract (optional) and pecans; stir continuously until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet before the mixture sets.
- Allow pralines to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until fully hardened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline (20g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg