Pecan Pralines Recipe
Ingredients
3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces
Directions
Combine brown sugar, cream and salt in a large, heavy saucepan.
Place over moderate heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
Cover pan and boil mixture for 3 minutes; remove lid and continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches soft ball stage, or 232°F on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat; add butter and cool to 200°F without stirring.
Add vanilla and pecans; beat until thick and creamy.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper, allowing room to spread.
Let stand at room temperature until firm.
Place over moderate heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
Cover pan and boil mixture for 3 minutes; remove lid and continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches soft ball stage, or 232°F on a candy thermometer.
Remove from heat; add butter and cool to 200°F without stirring.
Add vanilla and pecans; beat until thick and creamy.
Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper, allowing room to spread.
Let stand at room temperature until firm.
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