PECAN PRALINE CANDY

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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)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
8 large marshmallows
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutions)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (or less)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.4, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 17.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 18.9, Protein 1.2

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