Nutty Marshmallow Log

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped pecans
• About 1 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1(16 ounce) package marshmallows
• 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter

Method

1. Combine pecans and 1 cup confectioners' sugar; sprinkle evenly over a large sheet of wax paper and set aside.
2. Melt marshmallows in top of a double boiler; stir in peanut butter. Pour mixture over confectioners' sugar-pecan mixture. Mix with hands until pecans and sugar are blended into marshmallow mixture and mixture resembles soft dough.
3. Shape into 2 rolls, 1-inch in diameter. Let stand for about 45 minutes.
4. Roll candy in remaining confectioners' sugar. Let stand for 30 minutes.
5. Cut into 1/4-inch slices.
6. Store in covered container, separating layers with wax paper.

Yield: about 100 slices.