Butter Pecan Fudge

Yield: 64 pieces

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes

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These sweet Butter Pecan Fudge is just like you would get on a vacation. Creamy, buttery flavor that melts in your mouth and finishes with the crunch of pecans!

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
3 cups Powdered Sugar
2 cups Chopped Pecans

Instructions

Line an 8- by 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine sugars, cream, butter and salt. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, boil for a full 4 minutes (ROLLING BOIL). Remove from heat.
Pour hot mixture into a mixing bowl and add in the vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat until smooth (several minutes). Fold in chopped pecans and pour into prepared baking dish.
Refrigerate for 3-4 hours until firm. Before cutting into pieces, allow to come to room temperature.

Notes

Substitution ideas: Try making this fudge with almonds or peanuts instead of pecans to change things up. Who says butter almond fudge or butter peanut fudge can't be a thing?!

Cut as you go. When serving fudge, I cut off only as many squares as we plan to eat at once. That way the rest of the fudge stays soft and fresh, without drying out. Remember, you can always cut more!

Garnish. Do what I did and set aside a few pecan halves to press into the top of the fudge before it sets. This is especially useful if you're serving it alongside other fudges and want to be SURE everyone knows what flavor is what.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 105Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 11mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 0g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.