Lil Kennie’s Pecan Candy

If you like pralines, this is a great candy. It is also a quick one! This recipe calls for vanilla extract and not flavoring.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 5 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 cup pecans

Directions

Step 1

Boil down sugar and water until it reaches a dark color. Lower your heat then add everything else except the pecans. Boil for a couple more of minutes. Then add the pecans and let them boil for a couple more minutes.

Step 2

Pour and spread on a pan. Let cool, then cut into pieces. Enjoy!



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