Follow these simple steps to create your Easy Homemade Vanilla Pecan Pralines:

1. Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all your ingredients and tools. You’ll need a heavy-bottomed saucepan, a wooden spoon, and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Combine Sugars and Cream: In a medium saucepan, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Stir until well combined.
3. Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
4. Add Butter and Salt: Once boiling, add the unsalted butter and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously until the butter melts completely.
5. Cook to Soft Ball Stage: Continue cooking the mixture, stirring frequently, until it reaches the soft ball stage (about 235°F or 113°C). You can test this by dropping a small amount of the mixture into cold water; it should form a soft ball.
6. Incorporate Pecans and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the chopped pecans and vanilla extract until well combined.
7. Scoop onto Parchment: Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared parchment paper. Leave space between each praline, as they will spread slightly.
8. Cool Completely: Allow the pralines to cool for about 10-15 minutes until they set and harden completely.
9. Store Properly: Once cooled, store the pralines in an airtight container at room temperature.

These steps will guide you in creating these incredible pralines effortlessly.