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texas pecan pralines

(3 RATINGS)
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mistyfields avatar
Boerne, TX
Updated on Oct 30, 2025

These are super tasty! A favorite at my house and great for holidays.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These pecan praline candies are a wonderful host gift for the holiday season. They are nutty and chewy. Sweet, rich, and filled with caramel flavor, these homemade treats are slightly hard and a cross between a caramel and a hard candy.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 stick butter, softened
  • 1 cup pecans, halved
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make texas pecan pralines

  • Line cupcake tins and heat water in the microwave.
    Step 1
    Line a cupcake tin with paper liners and spray them with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside. Place the 5 Tbsp of water in a microwave-safe cup and heat for 1 minute on high.
  • Combine the boiling water, brown sugar, white sugar, and butter in a saucepan.
    Step 2
    Combine the boiling water, brown sugar, white sugar, and butter in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Boil mixture for 2 minutes or until it reaches 236 degrees or the soft ball stage.
    Step 3
    Boil mixture for 2 minutes or until it reaches 236 degrees or the soft ball stage.
  • Remove from heat. Add pecans and vanilla.
    Step 4
    Quickly remove the mixture from the heat. Add the pecans and vanilla.
  • Stir.
    Step 5
    Quickly stir the mixture for 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Drop pralines in the prepared cupcake tins.
    Step 6
    Immediately use a tablespoon to drop the pralines in the cupcake paper and cool.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 226 kcal, carbohydrates: 36 g, cholesterol: 10 mg, fat: 10 g, fiber: 1 g, protein: 1 g, saturated fat: 3 g, sodium: 36 mg, sugar: 35 g, unsaturated fat: 7 g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Candies
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