Pecan Pralines Southern Style
Southern decadence at it finest! These are enough to make a new orleans native like me homesick. Cook time includes cooling time. Recipe from foodtv.com (but its almost as good as mawmaw's recipe)
Steps
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 3 minutes.
Stir and bake for 3 more minutes.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Fit a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer.
Over high heat , cook the cream , butter and brown sugar to 240 degrees.
If necessary , stir once to help dissolve the sugar.
Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 seconds.
Carefully stir in the vanilla , bourbon , and toasted pecans.
Stir until the mixture looks creamy and slightly thickened.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Cool for 20 minutes.
Ingredients
pecans, heavy cream, unsalted butter, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, bourbon