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Homemade Millionaire Candy
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Delicious Homemade Millionaire Candy Recipe with Pecan Delight

Indulge in this Homemade Millionaire Candy, a perfect blend of pecans and chocolate for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Setting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 84 pieces
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 127
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Candy Base
  • 2 tablespoons butter for greasing baking sheets
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
  • 1 pound milk chocolate candy coating melted

Equipment

  • heavy saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • candy thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grease four baking sheets with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.
  2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugars, corn syrup, salt, and remaining 1 cup butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  3. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until set.
  5. Drizzle melted candy coating over clusters; refrigerate for 10 minutes or until set.
  6. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSodium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

This Homemade Millionaire Candy is versatile; feel free to modify with different nuts or chocolate varieties to suit your taste.

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