Pecan Logs

By á-33953

Pecan logs are a delicious treat for any occasion. Easy to make, easy to pick up and munch on! Caramel with pecans....Yum!

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
• 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (14-ounce) package caramels
• 1 tablespoon milk or half-and-half cream
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Butter an 8-inch square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.

Combine confectioners sugar and milk powder; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Stir in confectioners' sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended.

Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Spread into prepared pan. Let cool.

Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half. Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends. Freeze or refrigerate until firm.

Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt caramels with milk, stirring often. Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper. Store at room temperature in airtight containers. Cut into slices with a serrated knife.

Yield: about 3-1/4 pounds.