Christmas Candy

1. 1

   Melt butter or margarine.

2. 2

   Add milk.

3. 3

   Gradually add 2 pounds sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and pecans.

4. 4

   Mix using hands.

5. 5

   Mix in salt.

6. 6

   Make into balls about the size of walnuts.

7. 7

   Let stand 1 or 2 hours or until they become a little dry.

8. 8

   Melt chocolate in top of double boiler.

9. 9

   Add 1/4 pound or 1 block of paraffin.

10. 10

    Be careful, it is very flammable.

11. 11

    With a fork, put each ball into chocolate mixture, one or two at a time.

12. 12

    When completely covered, remove to an oiled or buttered platter.

13. 13

    Let stand until they harden.

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