Ingredients
2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white corn sirup
1 1/2 cup pecans
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup cream
Directions
Boil cream, sugar, and sirup to soft ball stage (234 - 238 F). Cool
to room temperature. Beat until creamy. Turn onto board dusted with
powdered sugar. Knead until firm. Shape into a roll, and cover
outside with pecan meats. Put in cool place to harden. Slice when
firm, using a sharp knife. Finely chopped pecan meats may be worked
through the candy while it is being kneaded if desired. Virginia
Cooper, New Orleans, LA.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Nut; Pecan
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