Butter Pecan Fudge
Created by Fizzybrat on September 13, 2017
- Servings: 64
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Recipe #28107
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped (toasted)
How to Make
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Step 1: Line an 8x8-in. pan with foil; grease foil.
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Step 2: In a large heavy saucepan, combine butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Step 3: Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage).
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Step 4: Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir).
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Step 5: Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes.
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Step 6: 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.
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Step 7: Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool.
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Step 8: Using foil, lift fudge out of pan.
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Step 9: Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares.