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Graham Cracker Pralines

Updated March 18, 2024. Originally Posted February 14, 2019 By Nikole Berg

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Graham Cracker Pralines is a tasty and addicting treat! This cookie-like dessert is sweet, crunchy, buttery, and topped with nutty pecan pieces. This dessert is perfect any time of the year, especially around the holidays. The best part about this recipe---how easy it is to make!

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If you are all about easy to make desserts, then you will love this recipe. I'm sure you've seen many versions of this on Pinterest or other recipe sites. I've tried them all and they're all delicious. This version is adapted from one of my favorite dessert sites, Cookies and Cups. If you haven't checked out her decadent recipes-you need to!

graham cracker pralines

Graham Cracker Praline is a great treat to give for Valentine's Day or Christmas. It's great for parties and pot lucks. The last time I made this recipe for our school's pot luck, I had several teachers asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 16 sheets of graham crackers from one of box graham crackers (I prefer regular, not low fat)
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • jelly roll pan that's 18x13

Instructions

  • Line a jelly roll pan with graham crackers.
  • Melt the butter and brown sugar together.
  • Let it boil for 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add salt and vanilla then pour over graham crackers.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
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Let the graham cracker pralines cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes. At this point I like to sprinkle on mini chocolate chips. You could experiment with the various candy coated chocolates to coordinate with whatever holiday you are celebrating. Just be sure you do this when the caramel is still tacky, but not hot enough to melt the chocolate.

When the pralines have cooled a bit more, cut them into your desire shape and let cool completely on wire racks. I like to store mine in the refrigerator, but you can leave them out at room temperature in a tightly fitting container as well.

graham cracker pralines on a wire rack

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graham cracker pralines

Graham Cracker Pralines

Recipe by Nikole Berg
Graham Cracker Pralines, also known as Praline Crack is an tasty and addicting treat! This cookie-like dessert is sweet, crunchy, buttery, and bursting with nutty pecan pieces. This dessert is perfect any time of the year, especially around the holidays. The best part about this recipe---how easy it is to make!
4.83 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 Servings
Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 16 graham cracker rectangles
  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½   teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
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Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • On a large, ungreased  cookie sheet (jelly roll size, which is about 18x13) arrange the graham crackers, breaking if necessary. Set aside. If you are afraid that your graham crackers will stick to the pan, line it with parchment paper first.
  • Melt butter with brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then allow to boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla and salt.
  • Pour mixture over graham crackers, spreading it evenly to the edges.
  • Sprinkle the crushed pecans evenly over the graham crackers.
  • Bake for 12 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly; about 10-15 minutes. If you’re adding chocolate chips or candy coated chocolates, add them while the pralines are still tacky but not so warm that they melt.
  • Cut into squares and cool completely on wire racks.

Notes

Top with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or any of your favorite candy! Just be sure to let the caramel cool so the chocolate doesn't melt, but is still sticky so the chips will stick!
Nutritional information is an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
Keyword graham cracker dessert, pecan candy, praline crack, pralines
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Comments

  1. Helen Grooms

    December 04, 2024 at 6:27 am

    I have tried to make these several times, completely soak the crackers soggy, sticky won’t come off the pan ? Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Nikole Berg

      December 04, 2024 at 3:42 pm

      So sorry to hear this Helen! Use a non-stick cookie sheet or line with silicone or parchment paper. Use Nabisco crackers instead of generic if that applies and be sure you are placing the cracker face up. The only other thing I can think of is to use an oven thermometer to be sure your oven is at the right temperature. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. sandra Ramirez

    November 29, 2024 at 9:50 pm

    This is the first time I made them and adding to my Christmas list to make. The kids will love them.

    Reply
  3. Laurie

    September 08, 2024 at 5:35 pm

    Can I use a gram cracker crust? Would I still bake the same. Or cook crust first? Thanks

    Reply
    • Nikole Berg

      September 08, 2024 at 6:29 pm

      I have never tried using a graham cracker crust Laurie, so I can't really say if that would work. Are you making it in a sheet pan or pie plate?

      Reply
  4. Peggy

    February 29, 2024 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    I have made these for years after discovering them in a church bake sale. They are the best! However, the last two times I made them they never got crispy and seemed a little soggy. What can the problem be?

    Reply
    • Nikole Berg

      February 29, 2024 at 2:58 pm

      I think this happens when the butter and sugar doesn't combine properly and separates. The separated butter then makes the crackers soggy. I recommend lowering the heat to see if that helps. I will add that I noticed this happening to me as well. I may switch to name brand butter instead of store brand and see if that helps.

      Reply
  5. aNN jOHNSON

    January 06, 2024 at 1:51 pm

    I HAVE MADE THIS RECIPE FOR YEARS AND YEARS.MY GRANDMOTHER AND MOTHER MADE THEM AND GAVE ME THE RECIPE. THEY ARE SO EASY AND SOOOO GOOD. I HAVE STARTED PUTTING A HANDFUL OF COCONUT IN THE MIC AND THEN SPREADING IT, I AM FROM MS. AND LOUISIANA SO THESE WERE MADE OFTEN.

    Reply
    • Nikole Berg

      January 06, 2024 at 2:35 pm

      Yes ma'am, a southern classic!

      Reply
  6. Sandy Dyer

    July 11, 2023 at 2:39 pm

    I made this during Christmas and my family loved it! Today I decided it was about time to do this again… so delightful!

    Reply
  7. NickiDE

    January 24, 2022 at 7:26 am

    5 stars
    There's only one word for this - addictive!

    Reply
  8. Peggy Guerin

    December 30, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Super yummy! My variation is I add a few generous shakes of cinnamon to the butter/sugar mixture. I think it gives it a little something extra. I also boil my butter/sugar mixture a couple minutes longer to extra carmelize.

    Reply
  9. Lee

    April 27, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars!

    Reply
  10. Lisa

    April 14, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    I made this the other day and it was a big hit!

    Reply
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