Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, heavy cream, and butter over medium heat.
- Cook while stirring until the mixture reaches a soft ball stage.
- Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla extract.
- Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the mixture.
- Ensure the mixture reaches the right temperature for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Vanilla Pecan Pralines, homemade treats, dessert