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Sweet Southern Bliss

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Delicious pralines made with brown sugar, milk, and crunchy pecans, perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons real butter melted
  • 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare a sheet of wax paper and have a tablespoon ready for scooping.
Cooking
  1. In a large 4-quart saucepan, combine the sugars, milk, vanilla, melted butter, and chopped pecans.
  2. Heat gently on low, stirring frequently until the butter melts and mixes well with the sugars.
  3. Increase the heat to medium-high and boil for exactly 3 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
  4. Remove from heat and stir vigorously for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  5. Quickly spoon dollops of the mixture onto the wax paper.
  6. Let pralines cool and set for 10 to 15 minutes.
Storage
  1. Store pralines in an airtight container once fully cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Crushed pralines make a delicious topping for vanilla ice cream. Keep stored at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for longer storage, but best enjoyed fresh.
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