Pecan Pralines (large 9 Pieces) Recipe

Time1h

Serves9

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. This will be where you drop the pralines to cool.
2
Toast the Pecans
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool.

3
Combine Sugars and Cream
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
4
Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, stop stirring and let it cook until it reaches a soft ball stage (about 235°F or 113°C), which should take approximately 8-10 minutes.
5
Add Butter and Vanilla
Once the mixture has reached the soft ball stage, remove it from heat. Stir in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
6
Incorporate the Pecans
Add the toasted pecans to the mixture and stir until they are evenly coated.
7
Drop the Pralines
Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between each praline to allow for spreading.
8
Cool and Set
Let the pralines cool at room temperature until they are set, which should take about 30-45 minutes.