Bourbon Pecan Pralines

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min. + standing

Updated on Feb. 10, 2022

Like authentic pecan pralines found in New Orleans, these treats are sweet, crunchy and rich! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Bourbon Pecan Pralines

Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 25 min
Yield 1 pound (about 16 pralines)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon

Directions

  1. Grease 2 baking sheets; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugars, then the cream; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 236° (soft-ball stage), about 20 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecan halves, chopped pecans and bourbon. Immediately drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until pralines are set and no longer glossy. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 praline: 183 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.