Decadent Southern Pecan Pralines

Looking for a deliciously sweet and crispy snack? Try out this classic, Sweet Southern Pecan Pralines recipe!

Pralines are a tasty, sweet Southern confection made from basic pantry items.

Southern Pecan PralinesPhoto byThyme of Season

All you need is butter, sugar, vanilla, milk, and nuts to make a quick batch of these delicious homemade pralines. They are going to be your new favorite sweet bite sized dessert. Best part is that you can make these year round.

Pralines are always a hit, no matter the event. They're perfect for gifting, snacking, or enjoying them for no reason at all.

And don't forget, they can also be used in other recipes – such as a topping for a delicious a cake, cupcake, brownies or chopped up and served as a topping on your favorite ice cream!

Ingredients for Pecan Pralines

• 2 cups pecan halves
• 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Southern Pecan PralinesPhoto byThyme of Season

How to Make this Recipe

1. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a big saucepan, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cream, butter, and salt. Heat it over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it starts boiling.
3. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Keep cooking and stirring until the temperature reaches 236 degrees Fahrenheit (soft ball stage), which should take around 6-8 minutes.
4. Take the pan off the heat and quickly add in the vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined.
5. Mix in the pecans thoroughly, ensuring they are evenly coated, then use a tablespoon to drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet, leaving some space between each one.
6. Allow the pralines to cool and set completely at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Serve and enjoy!