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Pralines Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup half-and-half
2 cups pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Instructions
Melt one tablespoon of butter in 3-quart heavy saucepan. Swirl to coat the bottom of the saucepan.
Cook brown sugar, sugar, half-and-half and remaining butter in the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugars dissolve and the butter melts.
Stir in pecans and cook over medium. Allow to boil for 3 minutes, stirring often, until a candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees, the softball stage.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Stir for about 3 minutes until thickened.
Scoop tablespoons of pralines onto a baking sheet lined with waxed or parchment paper. Allow to dry for about 3 more minutes.
Store in an airtight container.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
1 Dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes

 

 

 

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