Description
If you’re craving a rich, buttery Southern candy that melts in your mouth, these easy vanilla pecan pralines are exactly what you need. This quick dessert comes together with simple pantry ingredients and delivers a perfect balance of creamy caramel and crunchy pecans. Perfect for easy dessert ideas, holiday treats, and sweet snacks.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
2. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant
3. Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a saucepan
4. Cook over medium heat until smooth and boiling
5. Continue cooking until 235–240°F is reached
6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt
7. Add pecans and stir until thickened
8. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet
9. Let cool completely
10. Serve and enjoy
Notes
Use a candy thermometer for accuracy
Work quickly when shaping pralines
Toast pecans for best flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy dessert, pralines, candy, quick recipe, dessert ideas, sweet snack