Best Toasted Pecan White Fudge Recipes

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BUTTER PECAN FUDGE



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Toasted pecans add a nutty crunch to this creamy fudge, perfect for holiday giving. People always seem to rave about its wonderful caramel flavor. -Pam Smith, Alta Loma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WHITE PECAN FUDGE



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Each Christmas, I package batches of this rich fudge to send to family and friends. It's just delicious! -Marie Draper, Price, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 3-1/2 pounds (about 6-1/2 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
16 ounces white baking chocolate, finely chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Greased the foil with 1/2 tablespoon butter and set aside. Butter the sides of a large heavy saucepan with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Cut remaining butter into small pieces and place in a large heat-proof bowl; add marshmallows and set aside., In the buttered saucepan, combine sugar and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cover and cook for 2 minutes to dissolve any sugar crystals. Uncover; cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage)., Remove from the heat. Pour over butter and marshmallows; stir until melted. Add the chocolate. Continue stirring until chocolate and mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Lift out of pan; remove foil and cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TOASTED PECANS



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This crunchy snack is easy to make and has a delightful salty flavor.

Provided by Joyce Hickman

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup butter, melted
6 cups shelled pecans
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Pour the butter into a medium bowl, and mix in the pecans. Stir until the pecans are well coated.
  • Arrange coated pecans in a single layer on one or two medium baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cool and store in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 58.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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