posted by Becky 10-22-102 10:07 PM
Milk Chocolate Pralines
A Nestle recipe
3 c. sugar
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
11 1/2 oz. pkg.(2 c.) Nestle milk chocolate morsels
1 c. coarsely broken pecans
In large saucepan, combine sugar, water, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Bring to full boil, stirring constantly.
Boil over high heat for 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat; cool for 5 minutes.
Add Nestle milk chocolate morsels; stir quickly with wire whisk or wooden spoon until melted. Stir in pecans.
Drop by level measuring tablespoonfuls onto foil-lined cookie sheets. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes. Peel candies off foil to serve. Store in refrigerator. Makes 4 dozen 2-inch candies.
Note: Work as rapidly as possible as mixture tends to set quickly.
Chocolate Pralines
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. whole milk
2 Tbsp. whipping cream
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate wafers
2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
In a heavy 3 quart saucepan combine sugars, milk, cream, salt and chocolate wafers. Place over medium heat. Stir occasionally until chocolate melts and sugars dissolve. Turn heat higher and continue cooking, without stirring to 230 degrees.
Add nuts and butter; cook to 235 degrees, stir constantly. Remove candy from heat; stir in vanilla. Beat with wooden spoon only until candy starts to thicken. Drop from spoon onto waxed paper.