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Pecan Pralines

These pecan pralines with chocolate drizzle are a classic Southern recipe that melts in your mouth. Delicious caramelized sugar covers chopped pecans in one of our favorite candy recipes!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan pralines
Servings: 12
Calories: 188kcal
Author: The Endless Appetite

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 Tbsp. Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped
  • 2 oz. Chocolate

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until lightly golden brown. Stir frequently so it doesn't burn.
  • Add heavy cream and whisk together, turning heat down to a simmer.
  • Add sugar and vanilla. Whisk quickly so that clumps of sugar don't form.
  • Continue whisking frequently for about 5 minutes until it thickens and becomes the consistency of caramel.
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
  • Spoon by the tablespoonful onto the prepared sheet. Place in fridge to help set.
  • Melt chocolate for 30 seconds in the microwave. Stir. Return to microwave for another 20 seconds if needed until melted and able to drizzle. Drizzle over the pecan pralines.