No thermometer needed to make these delicious Microwave Pralines. The microwave makes praline-making simple and fullproof. In only 12 minutes you have pecan pralines that taste as good as the ones bought in the French Quarter.

Microwave Pralines on a piece of parchment paper.

These Pecan Microwave Pralines are super sweet and will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. They are so buttery and good and only a few ingredients are needed.

This hands-off recipe is so convenient. No need to stand over a hot stove.

Ingredients Needed

  • 1 box Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Butter– I use salted.
  • 2 cups pecans
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of Salt
Easy Microwave Pralines

Tips For Making Microwave Pralines

  • Different microwaves may require different cooking time. Cooking times given are an estimate. You may find you need to microwave for a shorter or longer time.
  • Use a large bowl. The mixture will boil up some and you don’t want it to overflow.
  • When you stir the mixture, it should begin to change color and start to look creamy. It will also thicken. If not, it needs to be microwaved longer. Return it to the microwave for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Be very careful when removing the bowl from the microwave. It will be very hot.
  • You must scoop the pralines out onto the baking sheet very quickly. The mixture will start to thicken and harden rapidly.

Microwave Pralines make a wonderful holiday gift!

Easy Microwave Pralines

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Microwave Pralines

4.70 from 36 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 17 minutes
Servings: 8
No thermometer needed to make these delicious Microwave Pralines. The microwave makes praline-making simple and fullproof. In only 12 minutes you have pecan pralines that taste as good as the ones bought in the French Quarter.
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce)-box light brown sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter,, cut into pieces so it will melt faster
  • 2 cups pecan pieces
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
  • Combine the brown sugar and heavy cream in a large microwave-safe bowl and stir well.
  • Microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.
  • Add butter and stir it in to melt it.
  • Microwave on HIGH for another 5 minutes. Stir in pecans, vanilla, and salt.
  • Very quickly drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Careful- Mixture will be very hot!

Notes

Different microwaves may require different cooking time. Cooking times given are an estimate. You may find you need to microwave for a shorter or longer time.
Use a large bowl. The mixture will boil up some and you don’t want it to overflow.
Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Recipe Source: adapted from River Road Recipes IV

Originally posted November 25, 2018.

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69 Comments

  1. John Haynes says:

    Made mine with a cup of pecans and a cup of walnuts. Came out great

  2. John Haynes says:

    Great recipe,and easy. My microwave is 1200 watts and works great with the instructions.

  3. Cynthia Laiche says:

    Made the microwave pralines, it came out like caramel and not pralines, I cooked exactly like the recipe said

  4. Donna says:

    This recipe did not work for me at all. I have a 1000 watt microwave. The first batch I followed the recipe exactly and the smelled and tasted like burned sugar. For the second batch, I microwaved for 6 minutes, then added the butter, nuts, vanilla, and salt and spooned them out. They turned out hard and sticky.

    Not sure why it went so wrong!

    1. Cynthia Laiche says:

      That happened to me also

  5. Adela Uribe says:

    Great recipe have made it lots of times i have tried in 1100 1200 and 900 my best one is the 1200 watts for 10 minutes and i added vanilla it makes a big differnce

  6. Mary says:

    Green bean recipe? Where can I find. Thxs.

  7. Andrea Davis says:

    This recipe just saved me $40plus dollars! I LOVE New Orleans style pralines and was just about to order some…at $27.95/lb plus $15.00/shipping…when I thought I might try making them AGAIN. I have made (and thrown away) stovetop pralines at least 4 times in my lifetime. These turned out perfect.
    I have an 1100 watt microwave and I followed the directions exactly. I was a little nervous but I stayed close to the microwave so that I could stop it if I smelled the slightest bit of burnt sugar. The smell… just before time was up was the same smell that you get when you walk into a fudge shop or something like that.
    Thanks!!

  8. Terri says:

    How long did it take to set?

  9. Bette Fleming says:

    These turned out great! I followed the recipe to the t.

  10. JZ says:

    Hi Christin,
    Can you tell me the wattage on your microwave? Iโ€™d love to try this recipe, but want to adjust the cooking time on the front end, if needed. Thanks

    1. Bette says:

      My wattage is high but I followed the recipe. If the humidity is high don’t try this. Mine turned out great.

    2. Sharon says:

      I have made these microwave pralines for years. My microwave wattage is 1100. The only difference in my method and this one. I add b sugar and cream and microwave on high for 8 minutes. Then immediately stir in the butter pieces quickly and the stir in the pecans. Then spoon out onto foil.