Texas Pralines
Description
Delicious chewy pecan pralines we make every year for Christmas. These make great gifts as well and are hard to resist treats to share and enjoy.
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
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2 cups white sugar
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2 cups light corn syrup
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1 pound butter
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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8 cups pecans
Directions
1
Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and then pecans.
3
Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Cool completely, then wrap with plastic.