CANDY COATED PRETZELS
Wonderful candied pretzel twists that your family and friends will enjoy.
Provided by JOYCEINDAYTON
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Arrange pretzels in a single layer baking sheet.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil. Heat to 244 degrees F (117 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball.
- Pour hot mixture over pretzels; toss to coat evenly.
- Bake pretzels in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir; continue to bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and break into individual pieces. Cool on wire rack or parchment paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.2 calories, Carbohydrate 125.1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1268.1 mg, Sugar 58.9 g
PRALINE PRETZELS
I saw this idea on a number of websites and just had to try it. I love the combination of sweet and salty.
Provided by moonpoodle
Categories Candy
Time 10m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sugar, salt, and pretzel bits in a heavy pan. Cook over high heat, stirring constantly.
- Coat the preztel bits with browning sugar.
- Once all the sugar has begun to caramelize, lower the heat to medium. Add butter in small pieces, and throw in the dash of vanilla.
- Stir for a few minutes until butter is absorbed and pretzels are coated. Spread on a lined or greased cookie sheet to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 891, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 2639.8, Carbohydrate 185.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 54.7, Protein 17.6
SOUTHERN PRALINES
This recipe is truly Southern, and it's been a family favorite for years. I've packed many a Christmas tin with this candy.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook until a candy thermometer reads 230° (thread stage), stirring occasionally., Carefully stir in pecans and butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until candy thickens and begins to lose its gloss, about 4-5 minutes. , Quickly drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; spread to form 2-in. patties. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PRALINES
Had these in New Orleans and loved them, so I tried different combos and liked this best.
Provided by MARKR
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Praline Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In large saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 29.3 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
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