Praline Pecans

Name: Praline Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 5 cups pecan halves, toasted

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Prep 15 min
Total 35 min
Servings 32

Here is as incredibly easy recipe for candied pecans - perfect for gift-giving or Christmas party dessert treats.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated March 6, 2014

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons corn syrup
5 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps

1

Line 15x10-inch pan with sides with waxed paper. In heavy 3-quart saucepan, stir together granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, milk and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 7 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, to 234°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into a cup of very cold water forms a ball that flattens when removed from water.
2

Remove from heat; vigorously stir in pecans. Spoon mixture into pan, spreading in even layer. Let stand 20 minutes or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.