Pecan Clusters Recipe

Name: Pecan Clusters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter, divided; 1 cup butter, divided; 1 cup light corn syrup; 2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 12 lbs pecan halves, toasted; ¾ cup milk chocolate chips; ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 4 teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon butter, divided
1 cup butter, divided
1 cup light corn syrup
2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 12 lbs pecan halves, toasted
¾ cup milk chocolate chips
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening

1
Line baking sheets with waxed paper; lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2
Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter.
3
Cube remaining butter; place in pan.
4
Add corn syrup, brown sugar and salt.
5
Cook and stir until sugar is melted.
6
Gradually stir in milk.
7
Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
8
Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 248 (firm-ball stage), about 16 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
10
Gently stir in pecans.
11
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
12
Refrigerate until firm, about 12 minutes.
13
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
14
Drizzle over clusters.
15
Chill until firm.
16
Store in the refrigerator.
17
Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212.
18
Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon butter, divided, 1 cup butter, divided, 1 cup light corn syrup, 2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan Clusters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan Clusters

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