Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Vanilla Pecan Pralines, where creamy sweetness meets crunchy pecans in a homemade candy that’s simply irresistible. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gifting to satisfying your sweet cravings. With just a handful of ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these nutty confections that will impress friends and family alike. Enjoy them as a dessert, snack, or topping for ice cream, and elevate your gatherings with this crowd-pleasing recipe that’s bound to become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 cups granulated sugar
- 7 oz evaporated milk
- 0.25 cup butter (cubed)
- 11 oz vanilla chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 4 oz marshmallow creme
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients at room temperature.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Boil the mixture without stirring until it reaches 245°F (118°C).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla chocolate chips until melted.
- Mix in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans evenly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline (12g)
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg