A praline piece is a type of candy made with nuts, usually pecans. It is a popular Southern treat that is made by combining sugar, butter, cream, and chopped pecans, then cooking the mixture until it forms a thick paste. The paste is then cooled and cut into small pieces. Pecans are the most common nut used in praline pieces, but other nuts such as almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts can also be used.