Mexican Chocolate-Pecan Candy
Creamy pecan candy dipped in chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (.2 kg).butter
- 1 cup (225 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (225 ml) dark brown sugar plus 1 tablespoon (15 ml) additional
- 1 cup (225 ml) dark Karo syrup
- 2 half pints cream
- 2 cups (475 ml) canned evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 4 cups (950 ml) chopped pecans (not too small)
- 1 package dipping chocolate melts
Instructions
- Bring the first 7 ingredients to a hard boil. Boil for 40 minutes or until hard
ball stage.
- Add vanilla extract and the pecans. Mix well. Pour into a square pan and let
stand for 24 hours.
- Cut into bite-size squares. Dip into melted chocolate melts.
Makes 24 pieces or more.
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