Pralines
"Nice addition to a holiday gift basket."
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
6 pralines
ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
directions
- Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper or buttered foil.
- Combine sugar, buttermilk and baking soda in heavy large saucepan and stir once.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat; reduce heat and boil gently without stirring for about 20 mins.
- Remove from heat and add butter, beating with wooden spoon until mixture begins to lose its shine and thickens slightly, about 5-7 mins.
- Quickly stir in nuts and vanilla (mixture will firm almost immediately) Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheets.
- Let stand until completely cool.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Renee Ferraz
Prattville, AL
Hi! I am an Air Force Brat, ex-Army wife who has just recently married the most wonderful man in the world. I have two daughters and two stepsons and work full time for the State of Alabama. My husband and I love to make beach trips to Florida in the summer time and enjoy relaxing in the sunshine. I have lived in Germany (many times, My mother is from a small town called Alzey), Philippines, Turkey and the U.S. I am currently obsessed with RecipeZaar! Can't get enough of all the fabulous recipes and dinner ideas! So many talented people here!
