CRUNCHY PECAN DROPS

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My family looks forward to Christmas each year because that's the only time I make this candy. For a chocolate treat, I like to use chocolate kisses in place of the vanilla chips.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield About 14 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) vanilla or white chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, milk and butter to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 8 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; stir until combined. Cool for 10 minutes., Quickly from by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. If mixture becomes too thick, reheat slightly. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Mustafa Afridi
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


sonia G
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Aisea leone
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I'm going to try making these cookies for my next bake sale.


Pramod Koirala
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party.


alexander mudau
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive.


Eva Trevino
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover pecans.


RIL KAYCEE
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cookies didn't turn out well. They were flat and didn't have any flavor.


Thresa Martinez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out terrible. They were burnt and tasted like cardboard.


Acklas Abdulaziz
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I wasn't impressed with these cookies. They're too dry and crumbly.


Jhankae Sarker
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Nakiyingi Joy
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I'm not a big fan of pecans, but these cookies are amazing! The pecans add a nice crunch and the cookies are perfectly sweet.


Imas GB
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. I can't stop eating them!


Kiyas Deen
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I love these cookies! They're so addictive.


Kath Davith
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These are the best pecan drops I've ever had! The recipe is simple to follow and the cookies are always a hit.


abayomi olatunji
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfect. They're soft and chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside.


King Akash
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love how the pecans give them a nice crunch.


Tracey Powell
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I've made these pecan drops several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Srijana bajracharya
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These pecan drops were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the crunchy texture of the pecans.