These sweet candies are similar to those served at Mexican restaurants in our area. The recipe comes from a cookbook put together by the staff of the school where I teach. -Barbara Windham, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, milk and corn syrup. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and butter until smooth. Add pecans and vanilla; stir only until mixture begins to thicken. Quickly drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Cool until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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[email protected]These candies are the perfect holiday gift.
Ronald Alloway
[email protected]I've never made candy before, but these candies were so easy to make.
harriet vincent
[email protected]These candies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck.
Sophia Childs
[email protected]I love that these candies are made with all natural ingredients.
Malak Yusef
[email protected]These candies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Tera Ghum
[email protected]I've made these candies several times and they always turn out perfect.
Lauren Oreilly
[email protected]These candies are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.
Chris Branley
[email protected]I made these candies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!
Shaban Ali
[email protected]These candies are the perfect gift for any occasion.
animter YT
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed these candies.
Maisie Fletcher
[email protected]These candies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They're so delicious.
molapo stanley
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the candies to set properly, but they still tasted good.
Elizabeth Gateri
[email protected]These candies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
SM Tanjid
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my candies turned out great! They're so delicious and addictive.
Blessing Ibeawuchi
[email protected]These are the best pecan candies I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again.
Maaood Azhar
[email protected]I made these candies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.
Harris Jordan
[email protected]These pecan candies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing this recipe.