Quick Praline Bars

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 24 graham cracker squares
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F.
  • 2
    Arrange graham crackers in single layer in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch.
  • 3
    Heat brown sugar and butter to boiling in 2-quart saucepan. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
  • 4
    Pour sugar mixture over crackers; spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • 5
    Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bubbly; cool slightly. Cut between graham crackers into bars.

  • Praline most commonly refers to almonds or pecans coated with caramelized sugar. This treat is thought to have originated from Louisiana where spices are not an uncommon addition to this sweet, crunchy delight.
  • Don’t get burned! Use a wooden spoon and a heat-resistant rubber scraper. All metal spoons can get very hot while stirring.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
100
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
6g
10%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
65mg
3%
Potassium
30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
6g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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