Super Easy Amish Praline Pecan Crunch Recipes

PECAN PRALINE AMISH SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, oil, and sugars until combined.
• Beat in eggs, vanilla, and caramel extract.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
• Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Drop dough by small teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
• Bake at 375 for 8-11 minutes, or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add brown sugar, vanilla, and caramel extract, whisking to combine.
• Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
• Add heavy cream.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
• Cool for 3 minutes.
• Whisk or beat in 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
• Add additional powdered sugar, as needed, to achieve a thick, but spreadable consistency. Frosting sets quickly, but you can microwave it for 7-8 seconds (that's it) to thin it back out for spreading, as needed.
• Spread icing over cookies, sprinkle with pecan halves or chopped pecans, and allow to set.

PRALINE CRUNCH SNACK MIX RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250ºF. Lightly coat a baking sheet or roasting pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine cereal and pecans.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour over cereal mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
• Pour cereal mixture in the pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
• Pour onto wax or parchment paper to cool. Break into pieces.

EASY PECAN PRALINE RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare a muffin tin by filling with cupcake liners; set aside.
• Add all ingredients to a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir consistently as you bring to a boil.
• Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature - when it reads 235-240°F remove pan from heat. (This should take about 10 minutes or so).
• Use wooden spoon to vigorously stir the mixture, so that it thickens as it cools and starts to have a cloudier appearance. This should take anywhere from 2-5 minutes.
• While the mixture is still hot, use a cookie scoop to portion out the praline mixture into your muffin tin. You want to make sure to cover the bottom of each cupcake liner.
• Allow to cool completely until firm.
• Remove the cupcake liner before serving.

PRALINE CEREAL CRUNCH

Steps:

• In a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan, combine cereal and pecans; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and baking soda., Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Turn onto waxed paper to cool. Break into bite-size pieces.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 250 degrees. Combine cereal and pecans in 13" x 9" pan. Set aside.
• 2. Combine corn syrup, brown, sugar, and butter in sauce pan. Cooke over medium to medium high heat until boiling. Remove from heat adn stir in vanilla and baking soda. Stir. Pour over cereal and stir to coat evenly.
• 3. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Spread onto wax paper until cooled. Then break up larger pieces and store in air tight container.

SUPER EASY AMISH PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH

Steps:

• 1. Combine corn syrup, brown sugar and butter in microwave save bowl. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave another 1/2 to 1 1/2 minutes (I did 1/2 only in new microwave) or until boiling.
• 2. Add vanilla (or other flavor) and baking soda and stir thoroughly. It will begin to foam. Pour mixture over pecans. Stir until coated evenly.
• 3. Spread on baking sheet lined with silpat or wax paper and bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour. Stir every 20 minutes. Cool before storing in container. Pecans will stick together but easily break apart into crunch size pieces.

SOUTHERN PRALINE PECAN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Combine the cake mix with the frosting, eggs, oil, water and 1/2 of the pecan pieces. Mix until combined.
• Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of pecans in the prepared Bundt pan then pour in the cake batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

PRALINE PECANS

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, water, honey and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat; do not stir. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; add extracts. Cool to lukewarm without stirring., Beat with a mixer for 2-3 minutes or until creamy. Stir in pecans until coated. Turn onto waxed paper (mixture will be sticky); separate large clumps. Cool for several hours or until dry and sugary. Store in an airtight container.

EASY CREAMY PECAN PRALINES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Lay an 18-inch sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper on the countertop.
• Cut the butter into small pieces. Place the pieces of butter on a plate and put the plate in the freezer while you heat the ingredients.
• In a heavy medium saucepan, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and evaporated milk.
• Place the pan over medium heat, whisk to blend, and cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage or 235 F when measured with a candy thermometer.
• Immediately remove the pan from the burner and stir in the frozen butter with a wooden spoon.
• Add the pecans and vanilla and continue stirring with a wooden spoon until the mixture is no longer shiny and thickens but is not too stiff. The candy should spread slightly when you spoon it onto the paper.
• Use a tablespoon to spoon mounds of the candy onto the waxed paper or parchment, making sure that there are pecans in each praline.
• Let the candy stand at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.

PRALINE PECAN CRUNCH SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Heat oven to 250ºF. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine cereal and pecans in pan; mix well.
• In large microwaveable bowl, combine sugar, corn syrup and margarine.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling.
• Stir vanilla and baking soda and optional salt into sugar mixture. Pour over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly.
• Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading mixture in even layer. Cool completely; break into pieces. Store tightly covered at room temperature.