Butter Pecan Fudge

Butter Pecan Fudge
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Tons of butter, brown sugar and pecans combine for an irresistable treat perfect for the holiday season (or, really, any time of year).This recipe is courtesy of Imperial Sugar.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
3.15
hours
Servings
14
servings
Total time: 3.32 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup imperial sugar extra fine granulated sugar
  • 1 cup imperial sugar light brown sugar
  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cup imperial sugar confectioners powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 cup pecan halves, toasted
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
  2. Line a baking sheet with pecans and bake for about 10 minutes in a preheated oven.
  3. Allow pecans to cool while you make fudge.
  4. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper with a bit of overhang to later serve as handles and easy removal of fudge. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  5. Heat butter, sugars, 1 cup of heavy cream, and salt in a large heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Stir frequently with a rubber spatula as mixture begins to boil.
  7. Continue to boil until a candy thermometer reads 234°F (soft ball stage).
  8. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, remaining 1 tablespoon heavy cream, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Fold in pecans.
  10. Pour into prepared baking dish and cool to room temperature, about 3 hours.
  11. Once fudge is set, use excess parchment “handles” to transfer to a cutting board.
  12. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares.
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