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bourbon pecan pralines
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No Bake Bourbon Pecan Pralines without Corn Syrup

These southern bourbon pecan pralines transport you to New Orleans! They are sugary, sweet, and have the perfect amount of bourbon flavor. They are the perfect candy to enjoy any time of the year as as special treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, pecans, pralines, sweets
Servings: 24 Pralines
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Aimee

Equipment

  • Candy thermometer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecans - halved
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar
  • 6 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spread pecan halves onto a baking sheet and toast for 6 minutes (mixing halfway through). Remove from oven and cool.
  • Take two baking sheets and line with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Spray lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  • To a large pot add the brown and white sugars, butter, and milk and melt together over medium heat.
  • Stir in pecans and heat to 238 degrees F (check that candy thermometer!), stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bourbon.
  • Continue stirring for about 3-4 minutes until thickened and creamy.
  • Quickly drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheets, leaving room as the mixture will spread slightly.
  • Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
  • Allow pralines to cool before removing from the baking sheets.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg