DANDY CARAMEL CANDIES

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I've made these morsels almost every Christmas for the past 35 years. Everyone enjoys the chewy treats. -Marlen Pierce, Welch, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3-3/4 cups chopped pecans (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark or milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, butter and cream. , Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool., Cut into 1-in. squares. Place squares on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; chill thoroughly. Dip each candy into melted candy coating. Refrigerate until firm.

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