By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 36
106 cal · 18 min
Microwave Pralines
Recipe GLPR537cb637479a29
Creamy, buttery pralines made quickly in the microwave. Brown sugar, heavy cream, and pecans combine into a rich confection that's perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat. This simple no-thermometer recipe yields about 36 pieces in just minutes.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Combine brown sugar, heavy cream, margarine, pecan halves, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave the mixture on high power for 9 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Working quickly, drop small spoonfuls of the warm mixture onto parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Allow pralines to cool and set at room temperature for approximately 4 hours before serving or storing.
Comments
This is a reliable weeknight candy that hits the Charlotte sweet spot: pecans are locally relevant here, and every ingredient is a staple at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger. The stated 18 minutes is honest—microwave candy is genuinely this fast, no hidden chopping or resting. At roughly $0.40 per praline (brown sugar and pecans drive the cost), it's a forgiving homemade gift or dessert that reheats perfectly or holds at room temperature for days. The only caveat is that microwave fudge-style recipes demand attention to temperature and timing to avoid grainy or burnt results, so beginners should read the full method carefully and have a candy thermometer handy.
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