Peanut pecan candy is a classic Southern-style treat—sweet, nutty, and usually made with sugar or caramel. Here are the most common types and an easy homemade recipe.
Popular Peanut & Pecan Candies
Peanut Pecan Brittle
- Crunchy, glassy texture
- Made with sugar or corn syrup
- Similar to peanut brittle but richer with pecans
Peanut Pecan Praline
- Soft, creamy, slightly crumbly
- Famous in Louisiana
- Made with sugar, butter, milk/cream, and nuts
Caramel Nut Clusters
- Chewy caramel holding peanuts & pecans together
- Often chocolate-coated
Easy Peanut Pecan Praline Recipe 🍬
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup peanuts (roasted)
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine sugars, cream, butter, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture reaches 115–118°C (240–245°F) or thick and glossy.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and nuts.
- Quickly spoon dollops onto parchment.
- Let cool and set (15–20 minutes).
Tips
- For firmer pralines, cook 1–2 minutes longer.
- For softer, creamier texture, stir more vigorously after removing from heat.
- Add cinnamon or maple flavor for variation.
If you want a no-candy-thermometer version, microwave recipe, or diabetic-friendly option, just let me know 😊
