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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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One of my favorite holiday candies. This classic goes way back and handed down to me from my grandmother. Hope you enjoy! Ingredients:
1 cup packed light brown sugar |
2 cups white sugar |
1 cup milk |
3 tbsp. butter |
1 teas. pure vanilla extract |
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped |
Directions:
1. In a 3 quart saucepan combine the sugars and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue cooking without stirring until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (236 degrees F on a candy thermometer). Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla - DO NOT STIR. Let the mixture cool until it reaches 110 degrees F. While the mixture is cooling, butter 8 X8 square pan. Line with foil so that it is overlapping by and inch or two on two ends. Butter foil.
2. With a wooden spoon, beat mixture until it begins to lose its gloss. QUICKLY stir in pecans and pour into pan. DO NOT scrape the sides of the pot - they may be sugary. After mixture has cooled and set, lift out foil and cut penuche in 1 or 1-1/2 inch pieces.
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