🍬 Vanilla Pecan Pralines 🤎  
A sweet, nutty treat perfect for sharing or gifting!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️  
- 7 oz evaporated milk 🥛  
- 2 cups chopped pecans 🥜  
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed 🧈  
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦  
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 💧  
- 4 oz marshmallow creme  
- 1 package 11 oz vanilla or white chocolate chips  

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳  
1. Prepare your work area by laying down two long sheets of waxed paper on cookie sheets or directly on the countertop.  
2. Combine the sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, continuously stirring to prevent sticking.  
3. Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle boil and continue stirring for 8 minutes.  
4. Quickly mix in the vanilla or white chocolate chips and marshmallow creme, stirring until the chips are fully melted and incorporated.  
5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the vanilla extract and chopped pecans, making sure everything is well-blended.  
6. Allow the mixture to cool for about 23 minutes, stirring occasionally. The consistency should be thick but still creamy. If it becomes too firm, mix in a couple of teaspoons of evaporated milk to soften.  
7. Scoop tablespoons of the mixture and drop them onto the waxed paper. Let the pralines sit until they've cooled and set completely.  
8. Once set, store the pralines in an airtight container, layering them between sheets of waxed paper to prevent sticking.  

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎  
Per serving (1 piece):  
- Calories: ~120  
- Carbohydrates: 15g  
- Protein: 1g  
- Fat: 6g  
- Fiber: 1g  
- Sugar: 13g  

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡  
- Make sure to stir constantly while cooking to prevent the sugar from burning at the bottom of the saucepan.  
- If you have a candy thermometer, aim for a temperature of 235-240°F (soft ball stage) for perfect consistency.  
- For a more rustic look, leave some pecan halves whole instead of chopping them all.  
- These pralines make great holiday gifts! Wrap them individually in wax paper for an extra special touch.  

⏳ Preparation time 🍰  
Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 8 minutes | Servings: About 24 pralines