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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cookies (approx) 40g

Recipe makes 24 cookies (approx))

Calories 159
Calories from Fat 77 (48%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 8.7g 13%
Saturated Fat 1.9g 9%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 16mg 0%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%
Sugars 18.9g
Protein 1.2g 2%

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Pecan Praline Candy

Recipe #78629 | 25 min | 25 min prep | add private note
KITTENCAL

By: KITTENCAL
Dec 11, 2003

These are the ultimate pralines, so buttery and just the right texture, this is one of my family's all-time favorite cookie. (note: since there is no baking time with these cookies... prep time is thermometer cooking time plus prep time)

24 cookies (approx) (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Butter 2 cookie sheets, or line with wax paper.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan, combine sugars, cream and marshmallows.
  3. 3
    Cook, and stir over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted.
  4. 4
    Cook, over medium heat, stirring occasionally until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees- 240 degrees (soft ball stage).
  5. 5
    WITHOUT stirring or scraping, pour hot liquid into another saucepan.
  6. 6
    Add the pecans, butter, vanilla and cinnamon.
  7. 7
    Stir rapidly until mixture is thickened and creamy (about 3 minutes).
  8. 8
    Drop quickly by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans.
  9. 9
    Flatten slightly.
  10. 10
    Let stand until set.
  11. 11
    Store in an airtight container.

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From: lonestarnatural

On Jan 11, 2008

I've tried lots of praline recipes and this one is definitely the best, hands down! It is smoother on the tonge and less crumbly than most.

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  • From: Chef #271848

    On Nov 30, 2007

    I love all Kittencal's great recipes. Though I haven't tried this one, I delight in pralines. When I make my own recipe, I'll post that later, I make them maple flavored with walnuts instead of pecans. My DSL looks for them every Christmas.

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  • From: LorenLou

    On Dec 19, 2003

    Delicious, creamy pralines - my only disagreement with this recipe is that these are definitely not cookies - they are definitely creamy-style praline candy. But yummy!

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    From: LonghornMama

    On Dec 20, 2004

    This is the best praline recipe ever! Texture is smooth and creamy, not grainy, with just a hint of cinnamon. Easy and quick. A nice dessert when making Mexican food or a special treat for the holidays. Thanks, Kittencal, for posting!

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