Easy Creamy Pecan Pralines

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Lay an 18-inch sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper on the countertop.

3. Step 3

   Cut the butter into small pieces. Place the pieces of butter on a plate and put the plate in the freezer while you heat the ingredients.

4. Step 4

   In a heavy medium saucepan, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk.

5. Step 5

   Place the pan over medium heat, whisk to blend, and cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage or 235 F when measured with a candy thermometer.

6. Step 6

   Immediately remove the pan from the burner and stir in the frozen butter with a wooden spoon.

7. Step 7

   Add the pecans and vanilla and continue stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture is no longer shiny and thickens but is not too stiff. The candy should spread slightly when you spoon it onto the paper.

8. Step 8

   Use a tablespoon to spoon mounds of the candy onto the waxed paper or parchment, making sure that there are pecans in each praline.

9. Step 9

   Let the candy stand at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.