Buttermilk Pralines

Name: Buttermilk Pralines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 pounds.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 cups pecan halves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

1-1/2 pounds

Years ago, I received this candy recipe from a dear friend in Texas. The creamy texture and sumptuous sweetness has earned me rave reviews each time I've made it.

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Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, buttermilk and baking soda. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 210°.
Stir in butter and pecans; cook until thermometer reads 230°. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture loses its gloss and begins to set, about 8 minutes. Quickly drop by teaspoonfuls onto foil-lined baking sheets. Cool.

Buttermilk Pralines

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