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Pecan Pralines
Deliciously sweet and crunchy pecan pralines with a rich caramel flavor, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Pecans
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup raw sugar
- 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 0.33 cup whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- coarse or flaky sea salt optional coarse or flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cook sugars, milk, baking soda, and salt over medium heat until 235°F, whisking occasionally.
- Whisk in butter and stir until melted, then remove from heat.
- Add pecans, vanilla, and salt; stir for 5 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls onto prepared sheets and sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Cool for 30 minutes.
Notes
Work quickly when dropping the pralines to prevent spreading.