Recently I was introduced to Pecan Praline Candy. Â The candy I had purchased was good, but I wanted something better. I wanted a pecan candy that would knock my socks off. I toyed around with several recipes, and added my own kick here and there. This recipe is definitely a winner with many of my close family and friends, and it’s extremely easy to follow. Give it a try!
Pecan Praline Candy Recipe
This Pecan Praline Candy recipe is so simple and delicious! It's sweet, salty, and crunchy. A definite crowd pleaser!
Watch Video
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the milk, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir, and bring to a boil( over medium high).
- Let boil for 1 minutes then add in the pecans, and butter. Stir in. Let the candy reach 240 F degrees ( use a candy thermometer )
- Remove the pot from the heat, and add in the vanilla.
- Stir the ingredients, and let cool for 3 minutes.
- Stir the mixture, until it starts to thicken.
- Grease/ Butter a cookie sheet.
- Spoon out the mixture onto the cookie sheet, and let the candy cool and firm.
- Enjoy!
Video
If you loved this recipe, leave me a review below. This helps future
recipe makers and ensures continued high-quality recipes for years to come!
© 2025 I Heart Recipes
you are soo bad for my waist line!!! i love your recipes
LOL! Eat in consideration, 🙂
Iam mad at you,,,,,,,Iam a big fan of yours,,,,,,,,,I always make your dinners,,,,,,they come out great,,,,,,,,I mad the pecan parline candy,,,,,,,,,it didnt firm,,,,,,,what i do wrong diva……lol
Don’t be mad at me hunny! LOL. It sounds like you didn’t cook it long enough, or you didn’t let the candy mixture get hot enough.
I just love your recipes they have gotten me out of my cooking rut. OMG I made candy and a 7up cake!
Making them now , hopefully I cooked them correctly lol
Can i replace the pecans with peanuts?
You can try it.
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe! Made it tonight for hubby! Saving this great recipe!
The recipe isn’t showing up…can you send it to me or re-post it?
Thanks!
I’m going to repost it with better instructions. Sorry about that.
Hi Rosie! Is the recipe and instructions going to be posted soon?? I don’t see it…..
The recipe is there. I fixed it. I’m uploading a revised recipe soon, so stay tuned.
I MADE IT TONIGHT AND IT TURNED OUT GREAT!!!! Thank you so much
ROSY, WHEN YOUR FANS TELL YOU THE PECAN PRALINE CANDY DID NOT FIRM UP,”TELL THEM IT IS A NICE CHEWY CANDY, FIRMS UP ONLY ENOUGH TO PICK IT UP.WHEN YOU BUY PECAN, THEY ARE CHEWY. AND SOFT/ PRALINES ARE NOT FIRM OR HARD
I AM TRYING YOUR RECIPE AND WILL LET YOU KNOW THE RESULTS..
JANIE COFFIA
love your picture, you are a beautiful young woman
JANIE COFFIA
Thanks Janie! XOXO
Rosie – I made your Pecan Pralines for the first time today (12/9/19) they are super easy…thanks!!! I would really love to have your peanut BRITTLE recipe!
Love your Recipes. You are Awesome!
Thanks Jay!
My first time making pecan candy and I used this recipe. It came out great and now this is the only way I make them now. Thank you for such a easy and wonderful recipe.
Yummy looks good. Great job ty.
Great recipe thank you so much
Thrse were simple and delicious
Hellooooo, your dishes look amazing . I bet they taste even better than they look. I’m a fan of that Mac n cheese! That Pecan candy, OMG I just want to bite I not the screen . But I will try some of your recipes one day and all credit will go to you when my family gets greedy . Thank you for sharing.
My mother made pecan candy and right now I just watched your video because I really forgot how my mother made hers. I know she did not use brown sugar. But your recipe looks good. I will now attempt to make mine. I will not use brown sugar,trying to stay true to my mom’s recipe. But you helped me alot
Simply wonderful instructor. Thank you for keeping it simple, step by step, with the visual activities.
Thank you Johnny!
Sounds easy enough for me to give it a try !! I can’t rate because I haven’t tried it yet
Loved it: my daughter loved it
Thank you so much for the recipe. May God bless you and happy holidays
I love this candy! I will be making this one! ty Happy Holidays!
Precise, Simple and Sweet.
Thanks
Tried the recipe but s\used buttermilk instead, just for a twist. Not bad. Then I followed yours to the letter and enjoyed them both. Thanks
It’s my first time thank you for that helpful video
Thank you. Been looking for an easy recipe for the pecan pralines. I think I found it!. Thank you again