Dandy Caramel Candies

Name: Dandy Caramel Candies
Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup dark corn syrup; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 3-3/4 cups chopped pecans (about 1 pound); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dark or milk chocolate candy coating, melted

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3-3/4 cups chopped pecans (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark or milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Directions

1

Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, butter and cream.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool.
3

Cut into 1-in. squares. Place squares on waxed paper-lined
4

; chill thoroughly. Dip each candy into melted candy coating. Refrigerate until firm.