Pecans are cooked to the soft ball stage with brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk and butter and then beaten and poured on a slab to firm up in these sweet, chewy candies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ¼ cups pecan halves
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Generously grease a large slab or baking sheet.
Step 2
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, white sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Stir in butter, pecans and vanilla. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
Step 3
Beat until thickened, then pour immediately onto prepared surface and let rest until firm and completely cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
Calories 146 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 8% |
Saturated Fat1g | 7% |
Cholesterol5mg | 2% |
Sodium18mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars22g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C0mg | 1% |
Calcium31mg | 2% |
Iron0mg | 2% |
Potassium62mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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