Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Butter Pecan Fudge Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 TSP plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 TSP salt
1 TSP vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

Recipe Instructions:

Line an 8" square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 TSP butter.

In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt.
Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees (soft-ball stage).
Remove from heat.
Add vanilla to pan (do not stir).

Cool, without stirring, to 110 degrees , about 30 minutes.
Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken.
Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen.
Immediately spread into prepared pan.
Cool.

Using foil, lift fudge out of pan.
Remove foil; cut fudge into 1" squares.
Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

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