Pecan Praline Morsels are the ultimate in ease and taste. With only three ingredients, they combine the South's favorite nut with brown sugar and heavy cream to produce an amazingly good candied nut! In addition, they're an irresistible Mardi Gras party snack.
Whether you're hosting a Mardi Gras dessert table, need an easy homemade sweet and nutty treat, or want a festive goody to share, these Southern-style pecan praline morsels are sure to be a hit.
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What are Pecan Praline Morsels?
If you love Southern pralines but prefer something crunchier and easier to eat, these Pecan Praline Morsels are just what you need! Instead of the traditional soft, creamy praline candy, these baked pecan praline bites feature toasted pecans coated in a rich praline glaze. The result? A perfectly crisp, caramelized pecan treat that's as addicting as it is delicious.
These bite-sized praline morsels are ideal for Mardi Gras celebrations, whether you serve them in a festive candy dish, package them in Mardi Gras-themed gift bags, or add them to a dessert charcuterie board. Plus, they require minimal effort and no candy thermometer, making them an easy homemade candy recipe that anyone can master!
Ingredients: Here's What You'll Need
Pecan Praline Morsels are the ultimate in simplicity requiring only three ingredients: Whole pecans, light brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream.
Steps in Making This Delicious Recipe
- I started by mixing the brown sugar and cream in a medium bowl until the mixture was smooth.
- Then, I added the pecans and stirred them with a wooden spoon to ensure they were well coated with the sugar/cream mixture.
- Next, I dumped the coated pecans onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with non-stick aluminum foil.
- Finally, I spread the pecans into a single layer, ensuring that none of them were overlapping.
- I baked the coated pecans in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes, turning them halfway through so that they would cook evenly on both sides.
After 20 minutes, the coating was perfectly crystallized. I removed the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
I ended up with a little over two cups of the most amazing little pecan morsels that you could imagine. The flavor combination was amazing.
The pecans were perfectly toasted, and the coating was not too sweet. If the Pecan Praline Morsels last long enough, they make perfect edible holiday gifts. Yum!
Frequently Asked Questions
If stored in an airtight container, the Pecan Praline Morsels will keep at room temperature for at least a week and in the refrigerator for around 3 weeks.
Yes - only three ingredients!
I like to package these tasty morsels in clear treat bags or clear cone-shaped bags tied with red and green ribbons. Another idea is to package them in a small holiday tin or Chinese take-out container. If you're adventuresome, package them in a snowglobe mason jar container. Use your imagination!
Because I used non-stick aluminum foil, spraying the baking sheet with cooking was unnecessary.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- It's important to store these tasty morsels in an airtight container. The reason is that the sugar coating is hygroscopic, meaning that the coating tends to absorb moisture from the air.
- If you're serving these pecans at a party or other gathering, wait until the last minute to put them out. Because the coating is hygroscopic, the nuts will become sticky after a while.
- You want the coating on the pecans to be totally dry when the pecans come out of the oven. If the coating is not totally dry, however, reduce the oven heat to 300°F and bake for an additional five to ten minutes.
Other Mardi Gras Treats
If you're interested in other Mardi Gras treats, look no further:
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Easy Pecan Praline Morsels - Perfect for Mardi Gras
Ingredients
- 2 cups (8 ounces) pecan halves
- ½ cup (3.75 ounces) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (2 ounces) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil. (See Tip 1)
- Mix brown sugar and heavy cream in a medium bowl. Add pecans; stir with a wooden spoon until pecans are well coated. Spread pecans evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the coating is dry and slightly crystalized, stirring once after 10 minutes. If, after 20 minutes, the coating is not yet dry, reduce the heat to 300°F and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven to cool, and stir once more. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 cups. (See Tip 2)
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Tips/Notes
- If you do not have non-stick aluminum foil, spray a baking sheet with cooking spray before adding coated pecans.
- It's important to keep these tasty morsels in an airtight container. The reason is that sugar is hygroscopic, meaning that it will tend to absorb moisture from the air. This can ruin your perfectly crunchy pecan praline morsels!
Roxane Frazier says
Would Toasting the pecans prior change the flavor? Most praline recipes call for toasted pecans.
Thank god this is kit a cluster. Not a fan of cluster pralines. I was about ready to tweak a regular praline pecans recipe
Chula King says
Hi Roxane,
Toasting the pecans prior to adding them to the recipe would only enhance the flavor!
Chula
Michele Miller says
Can these be frozen? If so, for how long?
Chula King says
Michele,
These pecans can be frozen for up to two months if stored in an airtight container.
Chula
Lori Nowo says
Love Love Love!!!!!!
Super easy recipe with only 3 ingredients. I could only find 1 problem with this recipe, it's so good I can't stop eating them. lol
I didn't have the non-stick foil so I just covered the pan with regular foil and then sprayed it with cooking spray. It not only made clean up easy but gave us all the yummy sugary crumbs to eat too. Thanks for a great recipe.
Chula King says
So pleased you liked them Lori!
Chula
Sharon Rigsby says
Yum!