Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pralines

1. 1

   In a heavy saucepan, over medium heat, combine all of the ingredients except the pecan pieces.

2. 2

   Stir until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, about 12 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the pecans and continue to stir until mixture thickens, about 8 minutes, and reaches 234 to 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer, or the soft ball stage, that is, when a bit dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat and drop by the tablespoonful onto waxed paper.

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   Let cool and lift the pralines with a thin knife

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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