divine pecan candy

Name: Divine Pecan Candy
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) pecans, coarsly chopped; 1 1/2 pound(s) vanilla almond bark, coarsly chopped; 1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract

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Valerie Johnson

Smyrna, GA

Updated on Jun 6, 2011

This candy will satisfy any sweet tooth. Your friends will never guess it takes less than 30 minutes to make. This recipe is adapted from Velvety Pecan Candy in 1001 Ways to Cook Southern.

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prep time 20 Min

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yield makes about 3 doz pieces

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups pecans, coarsly chopped
1 1/2 pounds vanilla almond bark, coarsly chopped
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make divine pecan candy

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2

Spread chopped pecans on cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until toasted.
Step 3

Line a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with wax paper; lightly spray with Pam or Bakers Joy
Step 4

Microwave candy coating, condensed milk and salt together in microwave safe bowl at high for 2-4 minutes. Stir at one minute intervals until melted and smooth.
Step 5

Stir in vanilla, almond and pecans; spread in an even layer on prepared pan.
Step 6

Cover with wax paper and chill until set - about 1-1/2 hours.
Step 7

Turn candy out onto cutting board and cut into squares. Cover and store at room temp.
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