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Pralines

Pralines were named for the French diplomat C?sar du Plessis-Praslin, later Duc de Choiseul.2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 cup light cream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups pecans, halvesIn a heavy iron pan, combine 2 cups of the sugar with the cream and butter, and bring to a boil over medium heat.In a separate heavy pan, melt the remaining sugar and cook it until it is caramel-colored. Add the cream, butter and sugar syrup to the caramel mixture. Add pecan halves, and cook the mixture to the soft-ball stage � 235 degrees F on a candy thermometer.Remove the pan from the heat and beat the mixture until it thickens. Drop spoonsful of the mixture onto wax paper to form pralines about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Let the pralines harden.

Piloncillo pralines
Piloncillo PralinesPiloncillo is Mexican brown sugar which is sold in small or large cones. If you cannot find it, you may substitute regular brown sugar. Canela is ground cinnamon.1 1/2 cups granulated sugar8 to 9 ounces piloncillo, softened and chopped1/2 cup plus 2 tabl (Upload by user)

Orange pralines
Orange Pralines2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup half and half1/4 teaspoon salt2 1/2 tablespoons light Karo� syrupJuice and grated rind of 1 orange4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extractFew drops orange food coloring (optional)2 cups chopped pecans (Upload by user)

Alabama pralines
Alabama Pralines1 cup buttermilk2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking sodaDash of salt1 1/2 cups chopped pecans1 teaspoon vanilla extractIn saucepan, combine buttermilk, sugar, baking soda and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer slowly until mixture forms a har (Upload by user)

Dr. pepper pralines
Dr. Pepper Pralines 1 cup granulated sugar1 cup dark brown sugar1 cup Dr. Pepper�4 large marshmallows2 to 3 cups pecan or walnut halves In heavy saucepan mix together sugars and Dr. Pepper. Cook over low heat. stirring constantly until all sugar is dissolved, then cook (Upload by user)

Cashew truffles
Cashew Truffles1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1/4 cup butter 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks 6 ounces milk chocolate, cut into chunks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups finely chopped cashewsIn small saucepan, bring cream and butter to a b (Upload by user)

Coconut cream truffles
Coconut Cream TrufflesMakes about 24.1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 pound white chocolate, shopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon coconut extractConfectioner`s sugarHeat cream and coconut to a simmer. Remove from heat, stir in (Upload by user)

Heavenly hazelnut truffles
Heavenly Hazelnut Truffles1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 can sweetened condensed milk milk1 1/4 cups Nutella1 teaspoon hazelnut liqueur or vanillaWhole hazelnuts (optional)Cocoa powder or ground hazelnutsMelt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and (Upload by user)

Orange oreo truffles
Orange Oreo TrufflesMakes about 2 dozen truffles.4 ounces semi sweet baking chocolate 2 cups (20 cookies) finely crushed Oreo cookies 1 cup ground almonds 3 tablespoons whipping cream 2 tablespoons orange juice Chocolate sprinkles, cocoa powder or confectioners (Upload by user)

Oreo truffles
Oreo Truffles1 package Oreo cookies 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 package white chocolate chips 1 package chocolate chips (optional)Put cookies and cream cheese in a food processor and mix until makes a mud like paste (if you do not have a food processor, you can (Upload by user)

Andes candies truffles
Andes Candies Truffles1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup butter (NO SUBSTITUTES)1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk2 (4.67 ounce) packages mint Andes candies (56 pieces total)1 ((7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Cr?me1 teaspoon vanilla extract22 ounces white baking chocolate, (Upload by user)
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Liqueur truffles
Liqueur Truffles8 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 ounce unsweetened chocolate1/2 cup whipping cream1/4 cup unsalted butter3 tablespoons rum or any flavor liqueur desiredCocoa powderNOTE: Rum or liqueur can be omitted if desired.In a heavy saucepan on low h (Upload by user)
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Marshmallow toffee balls
Marshmallow Toffee Balls3 regular size bars toffee (such as Heath Bars)1/2 cup butter1/2 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk3/4 package large marshmallowsRice KrispiesBlend toffee, milk and butter in saucepan. When melted and blended, turn heat to lowest setti (Upload by user)
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Raspberry fudge balls
Raspberry Fudge Balls8 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 ounces chocolate chips, melted 3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 1/4 cup seedless raspberry preserves1/3 cup sliced almonds, finely choppedCombine cream cheese and chocolate and mix until well blended. Stir in crumb (Upload by user)
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Goof balls
Goof Balls1 (14 ounce) package caramels1 can sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup butterRice KrispiesLarge marshmallows Melt caramels, milk and butter. Dip large marshmallows into mixture. Roll in Rice Krispies. Let set on wax paper. (Upload by user)

Crunchy peanut butter balls
Crunchy Peanut Butter Balls3/4 cup chunky peanut butter 2 tablespoons honey 3/4 cup Grape Nuts cereal, dividedMix 1/2 cup cereal with peanut butter and honey. Form into 24 small balls and roll them in remaining 1/4 cup cereal. Chill. (Upload by user)
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Gold-dusted bourbon pecan balls
Gold Dusted Bourbon Pecan BallsSource: Gourmet, December 19952 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners` sugar 1/4 teaspoon edible gold powder 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (from about 55 cookies) 1/2 cup pecans, toasted, cooled, a (Upload by user)
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