Pecan Delights

10 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 lb. whole pecans
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup 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 degrees (firm ball stage).
  5. 5
    Remove from the heat.
  6. 6
    Stir in vanilla until blended.
  7. 7
    Fold in the pecans.
  8. 8
    Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Spray waxed paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  10. 10
    Chill until firm.
  11. 11
    Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler.
  12. 12
    Drizzle over each cluster.
  13. 13
    Cool.
  14. 14
    Yield:
  15. 15
    about 4 dozen.

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