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Pecan Pralines Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups pecan halves and pieces
3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup butter
2 T. light corn syrup
1 t. vanilla extract
Wax paper
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350º. Bake pecans in a single layer in a sallow pan 8-10 minutes until toasted and fragrant., stirring halfway through. Cool at least 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, bring brown sugar and next three ingredients to a boil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 6-8 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 150º (20-25 minutes). Stir in vanilla and pecans using a wooden spoon; stir constantly 1-2 minutes or just until mixture begins to lose its gloss. Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; let stand until firm 10-15 minutes.

Chocolate-Pecan Pralines: Prepare as directed through step 2 Add 2 (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares to sugar mixture. (Do not stir.) Proceed as directed in Step 3.

 

 

 

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