Description
Indulge in the crunchy pecans combined with smooth vanilla chocolate in these simple yet delightful Vanilla Pecan Pralines, perfect for any occasion.
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 crème
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to reach a gentle boil without stirring, monitoring the temperature until it hits 245°F (118°C).
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla chocolate chips until they melt smoothly.
- Incorporate the marshmallow crème and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigeration may alter texture. For longer storage, freeze wrapped pralines.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg