Coconut Pecan Praline Candy
My fast and easy Southern candy adaptation that is quick to make and addicting to eat.
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 149kcal
Equipment
- wooden spoon optional
- spatula optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup half and half
- 1½ cups pecans shelled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Instructions
- In a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cream.
- Increase the heat to medium-high.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for approximately 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the salt, coconut, pecans, and vanilla extract.
- Once completely combined, carefully but quickly drop the hot candy mixture, in tablespoons, onto a parchment lined baking sheet which has been sprayed with baking spray or coconut oil.
- Cool completely (or chill in the refrigerator) for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
Wrap well and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.3mg