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Butter Pecan Fudge

Butter Pecan Fudge

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2

    cup

    butter

  • 1/2

    cup

    sugar

  • 1/2

    cup

    packed brown sugar

  • 1/2

    cup

    heavy whipping cream

  • 1/8

    tsp

    salt

  • 1

    tsp

    vanilla extract

  • 2

    cups

    confectioners’ sugar

  • 1

    cup

    pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • Large Saucepan
  • Square Dish

Method
 

  1. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Stir in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Fold in pecans.
  3. Spread into a buttered 8-in. square dish. Cool to room temperature. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.