The Best Louisiana Pralines

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 7 tbsp salted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half & half

Instructions

1. Combine the butter, sugars, and half in half into a large saucepan, then turn the heat up to medium.
2. Bring the candy mixture to 240 F, and let the candy mixture cook for about 5 minutes without stirring.
3. After the five minutes, add in the vanilla extract, and stir.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. Toss in the pecans, and fold in.
6. Grab a wooden spoon, and stir the hot candy mixture until it thickens.
7. Spoon out the candy mixture onto parchment paper.
8. Let the candy cool completely.
9. Enjoy!

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