Copycat Buc-ee's Pecan Pralines
Description
Creamy, buttery Texas-style pecan pralines that taste just like the ones from the Buc-ee's candy counter.
Ingredients
- ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves, toasted
Instructions
- Toast the pecans at 350°F for 6–8 minutes (or air fry at 320°F for 4–5 minutes). Set aside. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
- Attach a candy thermometer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 236°F (soft-ball stage), 8–10 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla and toasted pecans.
- Stir vigorously for 1–3 minutes until the mixture loses its gloss and begins to thicken.
- Working quickly, drop heaping tablespoons onto the parchment. Let set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Foil or parchment paper
Notes
- Do not make on a humid or rainy day.
- If the mixture hardens in the pan before you finish scooping, stir in 1 tablespoon of hot water and warm gently over low heat.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.3mg