Peanut Pralines are so buttery and sweet with a texture that melts in your mouth, just like a good praline should. This southern candy is full of salty peanuts for a sweet and salty treat that can't be beat.
Course Candy
Cuisine Southern
Keyword pralines
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 0 minutesminutes
Servings 20pralines
Ingredients
6tablespoonsunsalted butter,cut into pieces
1 1/2cupsfirmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2cupheavy whipping cream
1 1/2teaspoonslight corn syrup
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1 2/3cupspowdered sugar
1 1/2teaspoonsvanilla extract
1 1/2cupssalted cocktail peanuts
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom, melt butter over medium heat.
Add brown sugar, cream, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.Once it comes to a full boil, boil for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.Transfer mixture to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
Stir in peanuts. Let cool, stirring occasionally, for a few minutes.
Drop by spoonfulls onto parchment paper. Let stand until firm, about 3 to 4 hours.