Creamy Vanilla Pecan Pralines Recipe
This Vanilla Pecan Pralines recipe offers a rich and creamy Southern classic candy made with granulated sugar, evaporated milk, butter, vanilla chocolate chips, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and marshmallow creme. The pralines are creamy, sweet, and crunchy with a delicious vanilla and pecan flavor — perfect for gifting or enjoying as a homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes plus 2 hours cooling
- Yield: Approximately 24 pralines 1x
- Category: Dessert Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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Pralines Ingredients
- 2.5 cups granulated sugar
- 7 oz evaporated milk
- 0.25 cup butter, cubed
- 11 oz vanilla chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 4 oz marshmallow creme
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients ensuring pecans are chopped and butter is cubed for melting.
- Combine Sugar and Milk: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and evaporated milk. Stir constantly to dissolve sugar completely.
- Add Butter and Heat Mixture: Add cubed butter to the mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- Cook to Soft-Ball Stage: Continue boiling steadily for about 8-10 minutes or until the candy thermometer reads approximately 235°F (soft-ball stage), stirring regularly.
- Remove from Heat and Add Chocolate Chips: Remove saucepan from heat. Immediately add vanilla chocolate chips and marshmallow creme to the hot mixture; stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in Vanilla Extract and Pecans: Add vanilla extract and chopped pecans, mixing thoroughly but quickly so the mixture starts to thicken.
- Drop Pralines on Wax Paper: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the praline mixture onto a wax-paper-lined baking sheet. Allow them to cool and set at room temperature until firm, about 2 hours.
- Store or Serve: Once set, pralines can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy when cooking sugar mixture.
- Stir constantly to avoid burning the sugar.
- Drop pralines onto wax paper quickly, as mixture thickens fast.
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain texture and flavor.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with white chocolate or milk chocolate for variation.
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