COCONUT PECAN PRALINES
These Coconut Pralines are super easy to make and are the perfect candy for any gathering, especially the holidays!
If you love these pralines you will also love these wonderful Graham Cracker Pralines. They are very versatile and a great addition to any Christmas dessert table.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you like coconut and pecans you will love this candy. Make this anytime for a delicious treat or make it for any holiday or event. These coconut pecan pralines make a wonderful gift for a friend or neighbor. They look great on a buffet table.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
- white granulated sugar
- evaporated milk
- corn syrup
- butter
- vanilla extract
- pecans
- coconut
RECIPE FEEDBACK
“I made these yesterday using part light brown sugar and subing 2% milk for the evaporated milk. I must say that they turned out awesome! Because there’s only my husband and me in the household, I froze most of them and plan to bring them out next time the grandkids come to visit.” -Jackie
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
These are pretty simple to make with only a few ingredients. You will find the FULL printable recipe in the recipe card below.
COOKING STEPS
Step 1
Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup and butter in a pan on top of the stove. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
Step 2
Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, pecans and coconut. Stir for several minutes until mixture starts to thicken. Takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3
Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Refrigerate or put in cool place until hardens. Makes about 36 pralines.
⭐TIP
You can easily make these in advance, they will last for a while in an air tight container.
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STORING & SERVING SIZE
Store these in an air tight container and this recipe makes about 36 pralines depending on the size that you make them.
Coconut Pecan Pralines
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 stick butter or 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan pieces
- 2 1/4 cups coconut
Instructions
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Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup and butter in a pan on top of the stove. Bring to a rolling boil and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
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Remove from heat and add vanilla extract, pecans and coconut. Stir for several minutes until mixture starts to thicken. Takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
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Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper. Refrigerate or put in cool place until hardens. Makes about 36 pralines.
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