Pecan Pralines, Candy Thermometer Required

• 30 min
• Serves 24
• Abuela

"Sugar is unforgiving. So am I." Abuela

The Goods

Tap each one as you gather it. Changing the servings changes these amounts, not the pan or the times, so keep an eye on it.

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 6 tbsp butter
• 2 cups pecans, toasted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

The Method

1. 01

   Line two sheet pans with parchment.

2. 02

   Cook the sugar, brown sugar, milk and butter in a heavy pot over medium, stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238°F.

3. 03

   Off the heat, stir in the pecans and vanilla. Stir 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens and loses its shine.

4. 04

   Quickly drop spoonfuls onto the parchment and let set.

Abuela says: Hot sugar burns worse than anything in this kitchen. Keep the kids out of it.