Wonderful Pecan Logs Recipe

Name: Wonderful Pecan Logs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter, plus; ½ cup butter, softened and divided (no substitutes); 3 ¾ cups icing sugar; ½ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 (14 ounce) package caramels; 1 tablespoon half-and-half or 1 tablespoon milk; 2 cups chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter, plus
½ cup butter, softened and divided (no substitutes)
3 ¾ cups icing sugar
½ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
½ cup sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1 tablespoon half-and-half or 1 tablespoon milk
2 cups chopped pecans

1
Butter an 8-inch square pan with 2-3 tsp butter; set aside.
2
Combine icing sugar and milk powder; set aside.
3
In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
4
Stir in icing sugar mixture about a third at a time, until blended.
5
Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla; continue stirring until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
6
Spead into prepared pan; cool.
7
Cut candy into 4 strips; cut each strip in half.
8
Shape each into a log; wrap in wax paper and twist ends.
9
Freeze or refrigerate until firm.
10
In a microwave, or saucepan, melt caramels with milk, stirring often.
11
Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans.
12
Wrap in wax paper.
13
Store at room temperature in airtight containers.
14
Cut into slices when ready to serve.

1180

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter, plus, ½ cup butter, softened and divided (no substitutes), 3 ¾ cups icing sugar, ½ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder, and more.

Yes, Wonderful Pecan Logs 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.

Wonderful Pecan Logs

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