New Orleans Pecan Pralines
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Course : Desserts
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients:

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups mixed pecans -- (pieces and halves)
1 teaspoon butter
 

Preparation:

Combine sugar and water in a 2 quart saucepan; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir in pecans. Cook until mixture reaches the soft ball stage (235 degrees). Remove from heat. Stir in butter. Immediately drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm.

 

Nutritional Information:

422 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (1% calories from fat); trace Protein; 107g Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 53mg Sodium