Had these in New Orleans and loved them, so I tried different combos and liked this best.
Original recipe makes 20 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups toasted pecans
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/8 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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COOK
30 mins
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READY IN
45 mins
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In large saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Let cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 180 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.5 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Fat: 9.4 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 1 g
Sodium: 29 mg