Best 6 Easy Chocolate Pecan Candy Recipes
Craving a sweet and indulgent treat? Look no further than easy chocolate pecan candy! This delectable confection is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and a touch of sweetness that will satisfy your sweet tooth. The best part? It's surprisingly simple to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort. So gather your supplies, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS
Pecan halves are completely covered in chocolate. An easy and delicious treat that also makes a great gift.
Provided by GOLDIELOCKS264
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine the chocolate chips and cream in a medium metal bowl, and set on top of a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir pecan halves into the chocolate until completely coated.
- Remove a few pecans at a time with a slotted spoon. Separate pecan halves and place onto a waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 98.6 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 13.1 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
CHOCOLATE PECAN CRISPY TREATS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thoroughly grease a 9-by-11-inch pan and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and salt and stir until melted. Halfway through the melting process, add the chocolate-hazelnut spread and stir until smooth.
- Meanwhile, melt the semisweet chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Remove from the heat and let it cool quite a bit.
- Add the crisped rice cereal to a large bowl and fold in the marshmallow/chocolate-hazelnut mixture. When it's almost all combined, add the mini marshmallows and continue folding until everything's combined.
- Immediately press the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the pecans. Drizzle the chocolate in zigzags all over the top of the treats. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Allow to set, then cut into squares.
OLD SOUTHERN CHOCOLATE PECAN SHEET CAKE
I received this recipe from an old Southern cook, a copy of a copy of a typed-up sheet from long ago, annotated with her notes (which included the word oleo instead of margarine). I've never seen another chocolate cake recipe like it, which instructs the cook to heat part of the cake batter on the stove, and pour the cooked icing over a hot cake. The result is a wonderfully rich (yet surprisingly light) chocolate sheet cake topped with a cooked chocolate and pecan frosting. This cake has an incredible homemade taste, yet is foolproof! Will make you forget Duncan Hines®!
Provided by Leslie41
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
- Mix 2 cups white sugar, flour, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Combine water, vegetable shortening, margarine, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour liquid into flour mixture and stir well. Return saucepan to stove and set it aside.
- Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk in a large liquid measuring cup and stir in eggs and vanilla extract. Pour egg mixture into cake batter and mix until fully combined. Transfer batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cake in preheated oven until cake springs back when touched lightly with a finger or a tester comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- While cake is baking, prepare icing using reserved saucepan. Combine confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, butter, milk, vanilla, and pecans in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Pour icing over hot cake immediately after it comes out of the oven. Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 35.7 g
CHOCOLATE PECAN CANDIES
When Robert Watness of Greenwood, Indiana gives candy on Valentine's Day, he's sure to include his homemade version of Turtles. "This easy candy has brought many compliments," he says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- On waxed paper, place pecan halves in pairs 2 in. apart. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the caramels and milk until melted. Pour about 2 teaspoons of caramel mixture over each pair of pecans. Let stand until set., With buttered fingers, shape pecan clusters into balls. Dip in candy coating. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE
Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 64 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, pressing to adhere., Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Cover and store at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SALTY CHOCOLATE PECAN CANDY
EASY.....and the saltiness with the sweet chocolate is divine. Use very good quality chocolates, like Ghiardelli or better, for best results.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Candy
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 3/4 lbs
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 8-10 minutes.
- Decrease oven temperature to 225 degrees.
- Line a 17" x 12" jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Break each chocolate bar into 8 equal pieces. You will have 48 pieces total. Arrange in a checkboard pattern in jelly roll pan, alternating white and dark chocolate. Pieces will touch each other like puzzle pieces.
- Bake chocolate for 5 minutes or just until melted. Remove pan to a wire rack. Swirl chocolates into a marble pattern using a wooden pick. Sprinkle chocolate evenly with toasted pecans and salt.
- Chill 1 hour or until firm. Break chocolate into pieces. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to one month.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly affect the taste of your candy. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao and has a smooth, rich flavor.
- Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
- Use a candy thermometer: A candy thermometer is essential for making sure that the chocolate reaches the correct temperature. If the chocolate gets too hot, it will seize up and become grainy.
- Be patient: Making chocolate pecan candy takes time. You need to allow the chocolate to cool and set properly before you can cut it into pieces.
Conclusion:
Chocolate pecan candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a candy that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate pecan candy a try.
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