Butter Pecan Fudge

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in pecans.
Spread into a buttered 8-in. square dish. Cool to room temperature. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 pieces) equals 116 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.