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    Home » Recipes » Edible Gifts

    Easy Pecan Praline Morsels

    By Chula King · December 2, 2022 3 Comments

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    Pecan Praline Morsels are the ultimate in ease and taste. With only three ingredients, Pecan Praline Morsels combine the South’s favorite nut with brown sugar and cream to produce an amazingly good candied nut!

    Pecan Praline Morsels.

    Pecan Praline Morsels are perfect to not only serve as an appetizer for your holiday gatherings but also to munch on during the hectic holiday season. What’s even better is that they make thoughtful homemade gifts when packaged in decorative jars or treat bags. 

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    • Ingredients: Here’s What You’ll Need
    • Steps in Making This Delicious Recipe
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe Tips and Tricks
    • Other Holiday Treats
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    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.

    Ingredients for Pecan Praline Morsels.

    Steps in Making This Delicious Recipe

    1. I started by mixing the brown sugar and cream together in a medium-sized bowl until the mixture was smooth.
    Adding cream to brown sugar in a bowl.
    1. Then I added the pecans and stirred to ensure that all of the pecans were well coated with the sugar/cream mixture.
    Adding pecans to brown sugar/cream mixture.
    1. Next, I dumped the coated pecans onto a rimmed baking sheet that I had lined with non-stick aluminum foil and spread them out so that none were overlapping.
    Spreading the coated pecans in a single layer on baking sheet.
    1. I baked the coated pecans in a preheated 350°F oven for 20 minutes. Halfway through, I turned them over 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.

    Pecans out of the oven.

    I ended up with a little over two cups of the most amazing little pecan morsels that you could imagine.

    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!

    Pecan praline morsels.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long will these pecans keep?

    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.

    This recipe really only requires three ingredients?

    Yes – only three ingredients.

    How can the Pecan Praline Morsels be packaged for gifts?

    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!

    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 Holiday Treats

    If you’re interested in other holiday treats starring pecans, look no further:

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    • Chocolate Billionaires
    • Toasted Pecan Snowball Cookies
      Toasted Pecan Snowball Cookies
    • Holiday Caramel Chex Mix
      Holiday Caramel Chex Mix
    • Chocolate Pecan Toffee Clusters
      Chocolate Pecan Toffee Clusters
    • Easy 3-Ingredient Turtle Candy
      Easy 3-Ingredient Turtles Candy
    • Holiday Cornucopia Treats
      Holiday Cornucopia Treats

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    Recipe

    Pecan Praline Morsels.

    Pecan Praline Morsels

    Pecan Praline Morsels are the ultimate in ease and taste. With only three ingredients, Pecan Praline Morsels combine the South's favorite nut with brown sugar and cream to produce an amazingly good candied nut! 
    4.75 from 12 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Chrismas
    Cuisine: Christmas, Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Southern
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Chula King

    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)

    Chula’s Expert Tips

    1. If you do not have non-stick aluminum foil, spray a baking sheet with cooking spray before adding coated pecans.
    2. 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!
       
       

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Filed Under: Candy, Christmas, Edible Gifts, Mardi Gras

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sharon Rigsby says

      January 18, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Yum!

    2. Lori Nowo says

      January 24, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      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.

    3. Chula King says

      January 26, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      So pleased you liked them Lori!

      Chula

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