Pralines Recipe
Ingredients
| Granulated sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Brown sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed | |
| Buttermilk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄8 Teaspoon | |
| Pecan halves | 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) | |
| Butter | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1854 Calories from Fat 229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26 g40.1%
Saturated Fat 15.4 g77.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 64.5 mg21.5%
Sodium 930 mg38.8%
Total Carbohydrates 411 g137%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 400.5 g
Protein 9 g18.6%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C
Calcium 1% Iron 0.19%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Boil over moderate heat until thermometer registers 240° F. or until mixture forms soft balls in cold water.
Remove from heat, and stir in nuts, butter or margarine and vanilla; beat until mixture is thick and slightly sugary.
Set saucepan over low heat or hot water to prevent mixture from hardening any further, and drop tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper on cookie sheet.
Make each patty about 2 1/2 inches across.
Cover with waxed paper, and chill before using.If pralines are to be used for gifts, wrap each separately in cellophane, or set in fluted paper cups.
Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.
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