Vanilla Pecan Pralines
These Easy Vanilla Pecan Pralines are rich, buttery confections with a delightful crunch from pecans, perfect for holiday gifting or dessert tables.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Let it boil for about 5 minutes without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking sheet.
- Allow the pralines to cool and harden for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Serve on a festive platter or individually wrapped as gifts. Customize with different nuts or flavors if desired.