CRUNCHY PECAN DROPS

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My family looks forward to Christmas each year because that's the only time I make this candy. For a chocolate treat, I like to use chocolate kisses in place of the vanilla chips.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield About 14 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 packages (10 to 12 ounces each) vanilla or white chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, milk and butter to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 8 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; stir until combined. Cool for 10 minutes., Quickly from by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. If mixture becomes too thick, reheat slightly. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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