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Saturday, January 10, 2009

Butter Pecan Fudge

recipe from CJ
Butter Pecan Fudge

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

In a large saucepan, bring the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan from the heat.& stir in the vanilla.
Stir in the powdered sugar until smooth and fold in pecans.

Spread into a buttered 8x8 pan. Cool to room temperature. Cut into 1" squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Makes 1 ¼ pound.



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