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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I seem to be addicted to the idea of praline anything lately. Putting this here for safe keeping (in case I ever think of something that must absolutely be smothered in praline butter!). It comes from the Better Homes and Gardens book Old-Fashioned Home Baking. Prep and cook times are guesses. Ingredients:
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
1/2 cup softened butter or 1/2 cup margarine |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a heavy 6-inch skillet evenly spread out the sugar. 2. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar begins to melt, shaking skillet occasionally to heat sugar evenly. 3. Carefully add pecan and 1 tbl butter or margarine. 4. Reduce heat to low; cook until sugar melts and turns golden brown, stirring constantly. 5. Remove skillet from the heat; spread candied nuts on a buttered baking sheet or piece of foil. 6. Cool. Break into small clusters. 7. Place clusters in a plastic bag and, using a rolling pin, crush the candied nuts. 8. In a mixing bowl, stir together remaining butter, vanilla extract and candied nuts. 9. If not serving immediately, cover and chill. 10. Let the butter stand at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving. |
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