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Pecan Delights




Source of Recipe


cookbookcookery.com






List of 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
  
• 1 1/2 lbs whole pecans
  
• 1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
  
• 1 cup (6 oz) milk chocolate chips
  
• 2 T shortening
  






Instructions



1. 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 (firm-ball stage).
   
2. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill until firm.
   
3. Microwave chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 4 dozen.