Categories: Candy, Christmas, Dessert
Ingredients
- 3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring mixture constantly.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes, or until a candy thermometer registers 236 degrees (soft ball stage).
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Remove mixture from heat, and add butter (do not stir).
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Let stand until candy thermometer reaches 150 degrees.
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Stir in pecans and vanilla, using a wooden spoon, and stir constantly until candy begins to thicken.
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Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls, working rapidly, onto wax paper.
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Let stand until firm.