Ingredients
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp butter
1/3 cup light new orleans molasses
1 dash nutmeg
1 cup light cream
1 1/2 cup pecan meats,coarsely chopped
Directions
1.Combine the sugar, molasses, cream, butter and nutmeg in a two-quart
saucepan. Bring to a boil and continue to boil over medium heat,
stirring occasionally, to 250 deg F (mixture forms a firm ball in
cold water)
min.
2. Remove from heat and let stand three minutes. Add the nuts and
drop the mixture from a teaspoon onto waxed paper or foil. Let cool
and dry overnight.
The end.
Servings: 1 servings
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