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Texas Pralines

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"Chewy Texas pralines we make every year for Christmas! Delicious!"
Texas Pralines Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 25 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min
Original recipe yield 56 pralines

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  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.
  3. Drop by spoonful onto prepared pans. Cool completely, then wrap with plastic.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by MLawyer 
I've made this several times with PERFECT results every time. Something I have learned over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by DONNAJJ48 
This recipe is scrupdillyishus!!! So easy too! Just follow the directions. I rate this five... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2004 by CHRISW 
These are the best pralines I've tasted. They remind me of the pralines made by Lamme's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by LADYBUGJJ 
Very good taste, but DO NOT try to make these in humid weather, they will not get solid. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2004 by Tammy 
This recipe came out very well for me. It reminds me of a local treat here in Austin, Lammes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2004 by STEPHIE71 
I'm not sure why, since I double checked the recipe amounts, but the pralines never hardened. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Alaska Mom 
Excellent recipe! You'll need an accurate candy thermometer. People who've given this a low... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2005 by ernestgray 
My wife and kids loved these. I think they are better then the store bought Georgia pralines.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by GRILLINTOM 
Great recipe. Next time I might try dark corn syrup instead to give them a darker color. They... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2005 by ENELSON6 
I have made these twice now and both times they came out excellent. Never made candy much... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Texas Pralines

Servings Per Recipe: 56

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 255

  • Total Fat: 20.8g
  • Cholesterol: 29mg
  • Sodium: 84mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 1.7g

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