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    Pecan Delights


    Source of Recipe


    BBR

    Recipe Introduction


    Posted by: bonnieq

    List of Ingredients




    2 1/4 c packed brown sugar
    1 c butter or margarine
    1 c light corn syrup
    1/8 tsp salt
    1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
    1 tsp vanilla extract
    1 1/2 lbs whole pecans
    1 c semisweet chocolate chips
    1 c milk chocolate chips
    2 tbsp shortening

    Recipe



    In a large saucepan, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved. Gradually add millk and mix well. Continue cooking until candy thermometer reads 248º (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoofuls onto a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Chill until firm. Loosen from paper. Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl or double boiler. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.
    Yield: about 4 dozen

 

 

 


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