PECAN DELIGHTS
A relative visiting from Oklahoma brought these and the recipe with her. Who can resist rich chewy caramel over crunchy pecans drizzled with sweet chocolate? These candies have become a holiday favorite to both make and eat! -Linda Jonsson, Marion, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved. Gradually add milk; mix well. Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Loosen from paper. , Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle over each cluster. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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[email protected]Overall, I thought these pecan delights were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good, but they weren't anything special.
TheRealslapaho94
[email protected]These pecan delights were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.
Malik Ahtasham
[email protected]I made these pecan delights for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best pecan delights he's ever had.
Morshed Vai
[email protected]These pecan delights are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
47 KASHAN
[email protected]I've tried other pecan delight recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The filling is so creamy and the pecans are perfectly toasted.
Jican Jicab khan
[email protected]These were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.
Dark Kitty Renarde
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I loved these pecan delights. The combination of the sweet filling and the crunchy pecans is perfect.
Imtaiz Ali chinjni
[email protected]These pecan delights are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Ismail George
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little more salt. I found them to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Lop Kop
[email protected]I love how easy these are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand so I can whip up a batch whenever I'm craving something sweet.
The World
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.
Amber Khan
[email protected]I've made these pecan delights several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Kevin Anthoney362
[email protected]These pecan delights were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.