Millionaire Candy

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Cook: 30 min. + standing
Yield 7 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
One bite of our millionaire candy and you'll be hooked. This big-batch candy recipe makes chewy, nutty caramel clusters drizzled with chocolate that are perfect for food gifting and everyday sharing.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
  • 2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Directions

  1. Grease four baking sheets with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.
  2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine milk, sugars, corn syrup, salt and remaining 1 cup butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until set.
  4. Drizzle melted candy coating over clusters; refrigerate for 10 minutes or until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 127 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Of the 35 kinds of candy I make each Christmas, millionaire candy is by far the favorite of family and friends. These treats taste like a million bucks!—Theda Andres, Appleton, Wisconsin
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