Texas Pralines Recipe
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Texas Pralines

By: Wendi661 
"Chewy Texas pralines we make every year for Christmas! Delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (32)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 56 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 255 | Total Fat: 20.8g | Cholesterol: 29mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by MLawyer   view full review
I've made this several times with PERFECT results every time. Something I have learned over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2004 by CHRISW   view full review
These are the best pralines I've tasted. They remind me of the pralines made by Lamme's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by DONNAJJ48   view full review
This recipe is scrupdillyishus!!! So easy too! Just follow the directions. I rate this five...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Alaska Mom   view full review
Excellent recipe! You'll need an accurate candy thermometer. People who've given this a low...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by LADYBUGJJ   view full review
Very good taste, but DO NOT try to make these in humid weather, they will not get solid.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2004 by Tammy   view full review
This recipe came out very well for me. It reminds me of a local treat here in Austin, Lammes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2004 by STEPHIE71   view full review
I'm not sure why, since I double checked the recipe amounts, but the pralines never hardened. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2005 by GRILLINTOM   view full review
Great recipe. Next time I might try dark corn syrup instead to give them a darker color. They...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by alex mcgrew   view full review
the best tates just like lambs candies in austin texas loved it
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by sheriffgirl   view full review
Perfect... I have been looking for a chewy recipe for years. Very similar to the one found in...

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