Texas Pralines

Chewy Texas pralines we make every year for Christmas! Delicious!

• 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 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. 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 temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and pecans.

Step 3

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