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Praline Sundae Topping

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This can be served warm or cold over ice cream. Store in refrigerator.

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Super Easy Mardi Gras King Cake

Submitted by: BUDDHAFULDREAMER

Living In: Rockwall, Texas, USA

Prepared sweet roll dough and colorful frostings speed up the cake baking process for a Mardi Gras King Cake. A small plastic baby inserted into the side of the cake will bring good luck in the coming year to whoever discovers it in their slice. Beads, additional plastic babies, curly ribbon, and other festive trinkets can be used to decorate the cake.

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Praline Brownies

Submitted by: Mindy Weiser

'I created these brownies as a tribute to that luscious candy which is so popular in the Deep South,' says Mindy Weiser of Southport, North Carolina.

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New Orleans Pecan Pie

Submitted by: Mitzi Adkinson

Although this pie is named for New Orleans, our town is the world's 'pecan capital', so it fits us, too! My mama gave me this recipe, and it's my favorite.

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Cajun Bread Pudding

Submitted by: Linda Walter

This is my husband's favorite dessert, and it's a perfect dish for a crowd, too.

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Buttermilk Pralines

Submitted by: Dorothy Purdy

Years ago, I received this candy recipe from a dear friend in Texas. The creamy texture and sumptuous sweetness has earned me rave reviews each time I've made it.

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Microwave Pralines

Submitted by: MARY GAIL

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