This is a traditional American confection, particularly popular in the Southern United States. This sweet treat combines brown sugar, molasses, cream, and butter, cooked to the soft-ball stage, then mixed with vanilla and pecans to create rich, nutty candies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup cream
- 2 oz butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 pint pecan nut meats
Instructions
- Boil a cup of brown sugar, a half cup of molasses, a cup of cream and 2 oz. of butter.
- Stir constantly as it boils until a soft ball is formed in cold water.
- Add a half teaspoon of vanilla and pour over a pint of pecan nut meats.
- Stir until it begins to sugar.
- Then drop from the tip of a spoon in small cakes on buttered pans or plates.
Tips
To reduce calories, fat, and sugar:
- Use less butter: Reduce the amount of butter used or substitute with a healthier fat alternative.
- Reduce sugar: Cut down on the amount of brown sugar and molasses or use a sugar substitute.
- Increase nuts: Add more pecans to increase fiber and protein content.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pralineCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 28g
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