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Ingredients

  1. 1 cupcoarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
  2. 1 cup (2 sticks)unsalted butter
  3. 1 cupgranulated sugar
  4. 1/2 tspkosher salt
  5. 1 tspvanilla extract
  6. 1 cupmilk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Spray a 9” square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Spread the chopped nuts in a single layer on the parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Add butter, sugar, and salt to a heavy-bottomed 3-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar.

  4. 4

    Once candy is boiling, stir occasionally, slowly and smoothly, until candy reaches 290-300 degrees (“hard crack” stage) on candy thermometer.

  5. 5

    Remove candy from heat and gently add vanilla.

  6. 6

    Carefully pour candy over chopped nuts. Allow to sit undisturbed for a few minutes before sprinkling chocolate chips over top.

  7. 7

    Cover baking pan with aluminum foil and let rest for about 5 minutes to soften chips.

  8. 8

    Remove foil and spread softened chocolate evenly over candy. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

  9. 9

    Remove parchment from pan and, using a sharp knife, break candy into medium-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

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Janet Arthur Farmer
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Great pic, Janet. Wish I could reach through the screen and grab one. Looks so yummy! Thanks for changing it up. :) Happy Holidays!

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