Pecan Delights

By kayjayjohnson

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 pounds whole pecans
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Preparation

Step 1

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.