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PECAN FONDANT LOGS



Pecan Fondant Logs image

Delightfully nutty fondant candy recipe. It includes one variation.

Provided by bluebayou

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Fondant Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, blend together the margarine, corn syrup, vanilla and salt.
  • Add confectioners sugar and mix well. Knead with hands and shape into rolls about 2 inches long and l/2 inch thick. Roll in crushed pecans and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Variation: If desired, prepare mocha logs by adding two teaspoons of instant coffee powder to the fondant before rolling into logs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1028.4 calories, Carbohydrate 140.2 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 54.7 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 417.8 mg, Sugar 119.3 g

PECAN FONDANT



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I love to cook and was well-taught by my mother, who always made cute confections for Christmas. These candies are a holiday tradition in my home. It seems I can never make enough, so it's a good thing they're simple to assemble.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
Additional confectioners' sugar
About 180 pecan halves, toasted (about 3/4 pound)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir the butter, corn syrup and salt with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar; stir until completely blended. Gradually add remaining sugar, stirring until completely blended., Dust work surface with additional sugar. Knead dough until smooth, about 5 minutes. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. Place each ball between two pecan halves; gently press together. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 3 hours or until set. Keep refrigerated until serving (candies will be soft).

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