Description
Indulgent pecan vanilla delights promise sweet comfort with rich, buttery notes dancing across your palate. Delicate pecans and smooth vanilla create a delectable dessert experience that lingers deliciously in memory.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 package (311 grams / 11 oz) vanilla or white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli recommended)
- 2 cups (240 grams) chopped pecans
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 7 ounces (198 grams) evaporated milk
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter, cubed
- 4 ounces (113 grams) marshmallow creme
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Workspace preparation involves laying out two long waxed paper sheets across cookie sheets, creating a clean surface for candy dropping and cooling.
- In a robust saucepan, combine granulated sugar, evaporated milk, and cubed butter over medium-low heat. Continuously stir the mixture until it reaches a rolling boil, then reduce heat slightly and maintain a gentle simmer for approximately 8 minutes.
- Introduce vanilla chips and marshmallow creme into the simmering mixture. Whisk vigorously until chips melt completely and the texture becomes uniformly smooth. Remove from heat immediately after achieving a consistent blend.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and finely chopped pecans into the candy base. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution of nuts and aromatics throughout the mixture.
- Allow the confection to cool for roughly 23 minutes, monitoring its consistency. The ideal texture should be creamy yet slightly thickened. If the mixture becomes too firm, gently fold in a few teaspoons of evaporated milk to restore its silky quality.
- Using a tablespoon, carefully drop dollops of the candy onto the prepared waxed paper, creating uniform rounds.
- Let the candies rest at room temperature until they solidify completely, which typically requires several hours of undisturbed cooling.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning during the candy-making process.
- Temperature Control: Maintain a low, steady boil for exactly 8 minutes to achieve the perfect candy consistency without scorching.
- Texture Tips: Watch the cooling process carefully, as the mixture needs to be thick yet creamy for ideal dropping and setting.
- Rescue Technique: If the candy becomes too firm, gently stir in a few teaspoons of evaporated milk to restore the smooth, creamy texture.
- Storage Wisdom: Allow candies to cool completely at room temperature, which can take several hours, ensuring they set properly and maintain their shape.
- Workspace Preparation: Line cookie sheets or countertop with waxed paper to create a clean, non-stick surface for cooling and shaping the candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg