Pecan Delights

10 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. light corn syrup
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 lb. whole pecans
  • 1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 c. (6 oz.) milk chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved.
  3. 3
    Gradually add milk and mix well.
  4. 4
    Continue cooking until candy thermometer reads 248° (firm ball stage).
  5. 5
    Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended.
  6. 6
    Fold in the pecans.
  7. 7
    Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.
  8. 8
    Chill until firm.

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