Texas Pralines

Mardi Gras - Holidays and Events

Chewy Texas pralines we make every year for Christmas! Delicious!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 56

Yield: 56 pralines

Texas Pralines

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray

2 cups white sugar

2 cups light corn syrup

1 pound butter

2 cups heavy cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

8 cups pecans

Blackened Fish

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large saucepan over medium heat combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Return to heat. Cook stirring constantly until temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans.

Step 3

Drop by spoonful onto prepared pans. Cool completely then wrap with plastic.

Nutritional Information

Texas Pralines

Servings Per Recipe:56

Calories: 255.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 18.5g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 10.9g

Fat: 20.8g 32%

Saturated Fat: 7.1g 35%

Cholesterol: 29.1mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 336.2IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 4mcg 1%

Calcium: 19.9mg 2%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 19.6mg 7%

Potassium: 72.1mg 2%

Sodium: 57.2mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 187.4

*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.