Pralines

New Orleans style pecan pralines — sweet, creamy, and irresistible.

Ingredients

• 2.00 cup sugar
• 1.00 cup light brown sugar
• 1.00 cup whole milk
• 0.50 cup butter
• 2.00 cup pecan halves
• 1.00 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Combine sugars and milk in a heavy saucepan.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.

4. 4

   Add butter and continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 235-240°F on a candy thermometer.

5. 5

   Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Add pecans, vanilla, and salt.

7. 7

   Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens and loses its gloss.

8. 8

   Drop by tablespoons onto parchment quickly before mixture sets.

9. 9

   Let cool completely.

10. 10

    Store in an airtight container.

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