Caramel Pecan Fudge Recipe

By ebdonahue

A gooey caramel layer sits atop creamy chocolate fudge. It's so easy that you can make multiple batches for holiday gift-giving.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
• 12 caramels, unwrapped

Preparation

Step 1

Place chocolate in large microwavable bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after every minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup of the pecans. Pour into foil-lined 9-inch square baking pan.

Microwave caramels and 1 teaspoon water in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 minute; stir until caramels are melted and smooth. Drizzle over top. Swirl with small knife for marble effect. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans, pressing gently into fudge.

Refrigerate 2 hours or until fudge is set. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 36 pieces. Store in tightly covered container at cool room temperature.