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By Rosie
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Recently I was introduced to Pecan Praline Candy. The candy I had purchased was good, but I wanted something better. I wanted a pecan candy that would knock my socks off. I toyed around with several recipes, and added my own kick here and there. This recipe is definitely a winner with many of my close family and friends, and it’s extremely easy to follow. Give it a try!
Pecan Praline Candy Recipe
This Pecan Praline Candy recipe is so simple and delicious! It's sweet, salty, and crunchy. A definite crowd pleaser!
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Course Candy
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Pecan Praline Candy
Prep Time 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 8 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
In a pot, combine the milk, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir, and bring to a boil( over medium high).
Let boil for 1 minutes then add in the pecans, and butter. Stir in. Let the candy reach 240 F degrees ( use a candy thermometer )
Remove the pot from the heat, and add in the vanilla.
Stir the ingredients, and let cool for 3 minutes.
Stir the mixture, until it starts to thicken.
Grease/ Butter a cookie sheet.
Spoon out the mixture onto the cookie sheet, and let the candy cool and firm.
Enjoy!
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Nykeba simmons says
you are soo bad for my waist line!!! i love your recipes
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Rosie says
LOL! Eat in consideration, 🙂
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staanley says
Iam mad at you,,,,,,,Iam a big fan of yours,,,,,,,,,I always make your dinners,,,,,,they come out great,,,,,,,,I mad the pecan parline candy,,,,,,,,,it didnt firm,,,,,,,what i do wrong diva……lol
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Rosie says
Don’t be mad at me hunny! LOL. It sounds like you didn’t cook it long enough, or you didn’t let the candy mixture get hot enough.
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Kyiesha Isiah says
I just love your recipes they have gotten me out of my cooking rut. OMG I made candy and a 7up cake!
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Dree says
Making them now , hopefully I cooked them correctly lol
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renee says
Can i replace the pecans with peanuts?
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Rosie says
You can try it.
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Jessica says
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe! Made it tonight for hubby! Saving this great recipe!
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Denise Stewart says
The recipe isn’t showing up…can you send it to me or re-post it?
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Rosie says
I’m going to repost it with better instructions. Sorry about that.
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April says
Hi Rosie! Is the recipe and instructions going to be posted soon?? I don’t see it…..
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Rosie says
The recipe is there. I fixed it. I’m uploading a revised recipe soon, so stay tuned.
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Angela Franklin says
I MADE IT TONIGHT AND IT TURNED OUT GREAT!!!! Thank you so much
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JANIE COFFIA says
ROSY, WHEN YOUR FANS TELL YOU THE PECAN PRALINE CANDY DID NOT FIRM UP,”TELL THEM IT IS A NICE CHEWY CANDY, FIRMS UP ONLY ENOUGH TO PICK IT UP.WHEN YOU BUY PECAN, THEY ARE CHEWY. AND SOFT/ PRALINES ARE NOT FIRM OR HARD
I AM TRYING YOUR RECIPE AND WILL LET YOU KNOW THE RESULTS..
JANIE COFFIAReply
JANIE COFFIA says
love your picture, you are a beautiful young womanJANIE COFFIA
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Rosie says
Thanks Janie! XOXO
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Teresa says
Rosie – I made your Pecan Pralines for the first time today (12/9/19) they are super easy…thanks!!! I would really love to have your peanut BRITTLE recipe!
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Jay says
Love your Recipes. You are Awesome!Reply
Rosie says
Thanks Jay!
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Latisha Young says
My first time making pecan candy and I used this recipe. It came out great and now this is the only way I make them now. Thank you for such a easy and wonderful recipe.
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Susan says
Yummy looks good. Great job ty.
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Lamyra says
Great recipe thank you so much
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Pointer says
Thrse were simple and deliciousReply