PECAN AND CHOCOLATE PRALINES

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Cocktail Party     Low Sodium     Mardi Gras     New Year's Eve     Pecan     Christmas Eve     Party     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups pecan halves plus 24 for garnish
1 cup sugar
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, melted
Special Equipment
A candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Stirring gently, bring 2 cups pecans, both sugars, cream, and butter to a boil in a medium heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Boil, occasionally swirling pan, until thermometer registers 236°F, 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat; stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture thickens and pecans are suspended in syrup, 2-3 minutes.
  • Drop candy by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared sheets. Let cool completely. Spoon some melted chocolate over; place a pecan half on top. Chill until set, about 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight in refrigerator. Return to room temperature before serving.

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