Simple and Delicious Pralines
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
2 1/2 dozen
- Serves:
- 30
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 cups pecan halves, toasted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
- Bring sugars and milk to a boil in a Dutch oven, stirring often. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, 11 minuted or until a candy thermometer registers 228 degrees (thread stage).
- Stir in butter and pecans; cook, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer registers 236 degrees (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon 1 to 2 minuted or just until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by heaping tablespoons onto buttered wax paper or parchment paper; let stand until firm.
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I am a college student with a passion for baking, I also enjoy preparing meals for my family as well. I cook any chance I get, I love to make people happy with food. I love to run and have completed several half-marathon and one full. I am also an avid food channel addict, I love Paula Deen, Giada and Rachael Ray.