Almond Pralines
Delightfully rich Almond Pralines, coated in sweet caramelized sugar, perfect for sharing or indulging on your own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g – 1 ¾ cups unsalted almonds (unpeeled)
- 250 g – 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all your ingredients and utensils, including a spatula and a lined baking sheet.
- Toast the almonds by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spreading them on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Make the sugar syrup by combining sugar, cocoa powder, and water in a medium saucepan and heating over medium heat without stirring.
- Add the almonds to the syrup once it reaches a golden hue, stirring to coat them evenly.
- Cool the mixture by pouring it onto a lined baking sheet and spreading it into a thin layer, then let it cool completely.
- Enjoy the Almond Pralines immediately or store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
For a chocolate twist, dip cooled pralines in melted dark chocolate. Experiment with different nuts and spices for unique flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 praline
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Almond, Pralines, Dessert, Sweet Treats, Caramel