Pecan Praline Candy

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 8 large marshmallows
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons butter (no substitutions)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (or less)

Directions

  1. 1
    Butter 2 cookie sheets, or line with wax paper.
  2. 2
    In a saucepan, combine sugars, cream and marshmallows.
  3. 3
    Cook, and stir over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted.
  4. 4
    Cook, over medium heat, stirring occasionally until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees- 240 degrees (soft ball stage).
  5. 5
    WITHOUT stirring or scraping, pour hot liquid into another saucepan.
  6. 6
    Add the pecans, butter, vanilla and cinnamon.
  7. 7
    Stir rapidly until mixture is thickened and creamy (about 3 minutes).
  8. 8
    Drop quickly by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans.
  9. 9
    Flatten slightly.
  10. 10
    Let stand until set.
  11. 11
    Store in an airtight container.

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