: a confection of nuts and sugar: such as
a
: almonds cooked in boiling sugar until brown and crisp
b
: a patty of creamy brown sugar and pecan meats
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Our Test Kitchen pros said this dessert reminds them of a cross between a German chocolate cake and a praline—the perfect trifecta of flavors.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The palate features maple candy, almond praline, wood spice, and chocolate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The truffle box was a big favorite from his testing panel, but the single-origin praline box is a good choice if the mom in your life loves things like pistachio and peanut butter with her chocolate.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
His mom was known for her praline cupcakes, while Bryant focused on rich, praline brownies.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The palate features maple candy, almond praline, wood spice, and chocolate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The truffle box was a big favorite from his testing panel, but the single-origin praline box is a good choice if the mom in your life loves things like pistachio and peanut butter with her chocolate.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
His mom was known for her praline cupcakes, while Bryant focused on rich, praline brownies.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Praline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praline. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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