Butter Pecan Fudge

Name: Butter Pecan Fudge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 10 min. + cooling

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces)

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This butter pecan fudge recipe is one you'll return to again and again. It is delicious and relatively easy to make.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir).
Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 59 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. —Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California

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