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Pecan Delights




Source of Recipe


Heidi Ott


List of Ingredients




2-1/4 C packed brown sugar
1 C butter
1 C light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/2 lb whole pecans
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup (6 oz) milk chocolate chips
2 T shortening

Recipe





In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add milk and mix well. Continue cooking until candy thermometer reads 248°F (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill until firm. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.

Yield: About 4 Dozen