Spiced Holiday Pralines

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   In a saucepan, combine sugar, cane syrup, pecans and 1/2 cup water.

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   Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 235 degrees on a candy thermometer.

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   Remove saucepan from heat and immediately stir in butter, vanilla extract and spices.

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   Allow mixture to cool for 10 minutes.

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   Carefully using a hand-held mixer, or a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip until mixture changes to a lighter color and becomes creamy and just starts to stiffen as it cools (it should still be warm).

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   The pecans will break up a bit.

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   Use a tablespoon-size cookie dough scoop to drop mixture onto two parchment-paper-lined baking sheets (12 pralines on each sheet).

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   Use a spatula to flatten each praline.

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    Let cool completely and store in a tin, creating separate layers with wax paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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