Marie Augustus' Pralines

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

25 minutes Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

290 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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!
over 6 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 57g

Amount per Serving

Calories 290 67% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.0g	33%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	39%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 80mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	6%
Sugars 24.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%