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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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For the Southern sweet tooth. Ingredients:
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans |
3 cups sugar |
1 1/2 cups milk |
1/4 cup light corn syrup |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 tablespoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. Place pecans, sugar, milk, and syrup in heavy pan and mix well.
2. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
3. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan; uncover and cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234-236 degrees F).
4. Remove pan from heat; add butter but do not stir.
5. Cool mixture to lukewarm (about 110 degrees), then add vanilla.
6. Beat with a wooden spoon until creamy and thickened.
7. QUICKLY drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; let cool.
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