BROWN SUGAR PECAN CANDIES

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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

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 large marshmallows, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Diy Map
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These candies are the perfect holiday gift.


Ronald Alloway
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I've never made candy before, but these candies were so easy to make.


harriet vincent
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These candies are the perfect treat for a party or potluck.


Sophia Childs
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I love that these candies are made with all natural ingredients.


Malak Yusef
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These candies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Tera Ghum
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I've made these candies several times and they always turn out perfect.


Lauren Oreilly
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These candies are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Chris Branley
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I made these candies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Shaban Ali
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These candies are the perfect gift for any occasion.


animter YT
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed these candies.


Maisie Fletcher
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These candies were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They're so delicious.


molapo stanley
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I had some trouble getting the candies to set properly, but they still tasted good.


Elizabeth Gateri
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These candies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


SM Tanjid
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I followed the recipe exactly and my candies turned out great! They're so delicious and addictive.


Blessing Ibeawuchi
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These are the best pecan candies I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again.


Maaood Azhar
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I made these candies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy.


Harris Jordan
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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.