Christmas Pecan Pralines
Calories: 356kcal
Pecan pralines are a favorite holiday treat, and these Christmas Pecan Pralines are simple to make! With their buttery flavor and festive red and green chocolate drizzle, they are perfect for gifting or serving on a dessert platter.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups toasted pecan halves
- ½ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup green candy melts
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and butter.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer, which is the soft ball stage.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and pecans.
- Using a wooden spoon, beat the mixture until it loses its shine and begins to thicken.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined tray.
- Allow the pralines to cool completely and set.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the red candy melts in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Repeat this process with the green candy melts.
- Transfer the melted red chocolate to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off.
- Do the same with the green candy melts.
- Drizzle the red and green melted chocolate over the pralines.
- Let the chocolate set.
- Serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg