Old fashion pecan candy -Don’t Lose This !! Recipe
This Old-Fashioned Pecan Candy recipe is a classic Southern treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Rich, sweet, and nutty, this candy is sure to please your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sugar Candy:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 stick salted butter
- 4 tablespoons light cocoa
- 6 ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Additions:
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Mix: In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa. Bring to a hard boil.
- Boil: Boil for 8 minutes.
- Add Nuts: Add pecans (or any preferred nuts) and continue boiling for an additional 2 minutes.
- Finish: Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour and Cool: Pour the mixture into a buttered pan. Let it cool for about 20 minutes.
- Cut: Cut the candy into pieces before it completely sets.
Notes
- Make sure to butter the pan before starting the cooking process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
