Texas Pralines

Delicious chewy pecan pralines we make every year for Christmas. These make great gifts as well and are hard to resist treats to share and enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound butter
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups light corn syrup
• 8 cups pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and then pecans.

Step 3

Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared pans. Cool completely, then wrap with plastic.