Pecan Pralines Southern-style

== Description ==
Southern decadence at it finest! These are enough to make a New Orleans native like me homesick. Cook time includes cooling time. Recipe from Foodtv.com (but its almost as good as MawMaw's recipe).
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup pecans
* ¼ cup heavy cream
* ¼ cup unsalted butter
* 1 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon bourbon (optional)
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 325°F.
# Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 3 minutes.
# Stir and bake for 3 more minutes (watch them closely so the don't get over toasted).
# Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
# Fit a heavy-bottomed saucepan with a candy thermometer.
# Over high heat, cook the cream, butter and brown sugar to 240°F (soft ball).
# If necessary, stir once to help dissolve the sugar.
# Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 seconds.
# Carefully stir in the vanilla, bourbon, and toasted pecans. It might spit and sputter.
# Stir until the mixture looks creamy and slightly thickened.
# Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
# Cool for 20 minutes.
Category:Cajun Desserts
Category:Cajun Snacks
Category:Candy Recipes
Category:Bourbon Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Light brown sugar Recipes
Category:Pecan Recipes