Pralines

Recipesfull introduces to you: Valentines's Day Recipes. (Pralines). Had these in New Orleans and loved them, so I tried different combos and liked this best.

Brief

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 20 servings

Pralines

Ingredients

1 ½ cups toasted pecans

1 ½ cups white sugar

⅜ cup butter

¾ cup brown sugar

½ cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Eggs Benedict

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Directions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In large saucepan over medium heat combine pecans sugar butter brown sugar milk and vanilla. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C) or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.

Step 3

Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Pralines

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 179.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 24.5g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 23.6g

Fat: 9.4g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 9.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 122.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 2.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 20.8mg 2%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 11.3mg 4%

Potassium: 55mg 2%

Sodium: 29.3mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 84.6

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.