Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pralines

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, cream, and butter. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and pecans. Drop the mixture by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper.
4. Let the pralines cool and harden before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Pralines originated in France in the 17th century.
• Early recipes for pralines contained almonds instead of pecans.
• Pralines are a popular treat in the Southern United States.