Melt in Your Mouth Pralines Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 36 prailines

Melt in Your Mouth Pralines Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups chopped pecans

½ cup confectioners' sugar

1 ½ cups white sugar

½ cup buttermilk

¼ cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons butter

⅛ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spread pecans out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven or until fragrant. Set aside.

Step 2

In a saucepan stir together the confectioners' sugar white sugar buttermilk heavy cream butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. When the mixture begins to boil start stirring gently with a wooden spoon and continue cooking until the mixture is slightly above the soft ball stage to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will expand some while stirring. Cool for 10 to 15 minutes then stir in pecans. Keep stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture loses its gloss. Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper that has been coated with butter flavored non-stick spray. Allow to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Melt in Your Mouth Pralines Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 97.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.8g 2%

Carbohydrates: 11.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 10.4g

Fat: 6g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 4.1mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 48.6IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 1.7mcg

Calcium: 10mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 8.5mg 3%

Potassium: 34mg 1%

Sodium: 43.1mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 54.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.