Microwave Pralines

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Brown sugar, cream, salt, margarine and pecans are microwaved then flavored with vanilla and dropped onto waxed paper to cool into bite sized pralines.

Brief

Prep 9 mins

Cook: 9 mins

Total: 18 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 3 dozen

Microwave Pralines

Ingredients

1 ½ cups brown sugar

.66 cup heavy cream

⅛ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons margarine

1 ½ cups pecan halves

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Directions

Step 1

In a large microwave safe bowl combine sugar cream salt margarine and pecans. Microwave 9 minutes on high stirring once. Let rest 1 minute. Stir in vanilla and continue to stir 3 minutes more. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper. (If mixture is runny allow to cool 30 seconds more and try again.)

Nutritional Information

Microwave Pralines

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 86.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 9.8g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 2%

Sugars: 9.1g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 6mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 92.8IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 1.3mcg

Calcium: 13.8mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 6.6mg 2%

Potassium: 34.4mg 1%

Sodium: 19.2mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 49

*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.