Praline (nut confection)

Pralines (US: /ˈpreɪliːn/; New Orleans, Cajun, and UK: /ˈprɑːliːn/) are confections containing nuts – usually almonds, pecans and hazelnuts – and sugar. Cream is a common third ingredient.

There are two main types:

• French pralines, a firm combination of almonds or hazelnuts, and caramelized sugar
• American pralines, a softer, creamier combination of syrup and pecans, hazelnuts or almonds with milk or cream, resembling fudge

A praline cookie is a chocolate cookie containing ground nuts. Praline is usually used as a filling in chocolates or other sweets.