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Pecan and Chocolate Pralines

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Pecan and Chocolate PralinesJennifer May

These New Orleans classics will satisfy a serious sweet tooth.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 24

Ingredients

2 cups pecan halves plus 24 for garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted

Special Equipment

A candy thermometer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Stirring gently, bring 2 cups pecans, both sugars, cream, and butter to a boil in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Boil, occasionally swirling pan, until thermometer registers 236°F, 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens and pecans are suspended in syrup, 2-3 minutes.

    Step 2

    Drop candy by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Let cool completely. Spoon some melted chocolate over; place a pecan half on top. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight in refrigerator. Return to room temperature before serving.

TagsCookieDessertCajun & CreoleSouthernAmericanPecanNutChocolateSnackGluten Free5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadBon Appétit

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