Marie Augustus' Pralines

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious snack that is addictive as it is tasty.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 25 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 290 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 36 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

4 cups sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 pound butter
2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 pound butter
5 cups pecans chopped
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place milk, 1/2 lb butter, both sugars and salt in a large heavy pan. Bring to boil, cook to "softball stage" (You MUST use a candy thermometer.) Remove from heat and add 1/2 lb butter. Beat constantly. When you feel it begin to thicken, add pecans and vanilla. When thick QUICKLY drop by teaspoon on greased surface or foil. Leave 2-3 inches between each as they will flatten out. REMEMBER THIS CANDY IS STIRRED CONSTANTLY WHILE BEING COOKED AND BEATEN CONSTANTLY WHEN REMOVED FROM THE FIRE.

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This is the traditional New Orlean's way of making pralines!
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 57g
Amount per Serving
Calories 290 67% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.0g33%
 Saturated Fat 8.0g39%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g8%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g6%
 Sugars 24.0g
Protein 2.0g4%
Vitamin A 7%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 3%  Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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