Texas Pecan Pralines
Prep time: 5 Min
Cook time: 5 Min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons water
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1/2 stick butter, softened
1 cup pecans, halved
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Line a cupcake tin with paper liners and spray them with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside. Place the 5 Tbsp of water in a microwave-safe cup and heat for 1 minute on high.
Combine the boiling water, brown sugar, white sugar, and butter in a saucepan over high heat.
Boil mixture for 2 minutes or until it reaches 236 degrees or the soft ball stage.
Quickly remove the mixture from the heat. Add the pecans and vanilla.
Quickly stir the mixture for 15 to 30 seconds.
Immediately use a tablespoon to drop the pralines into the cupcake paper and cool.
Nutritional Facts:
calories: 226 kcal, carbohydrates: 36 g, cholesterol: 10 mg, fat: 10 g, fiber: 1 g, protein: 1 g, saturated fat: 3 g, sodium: 36 mg, sugar: 35 g, unsaturated fat: 7 g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.
Recipe courtesy of Just A Pinch.com
