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Holiday Pecan Log
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 tablespoon milk or half-and-half cream
2 cups chopped pecans
Directions:
Butter an 8-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
Combine confectioners sugar and milk powder; set aside.
In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
Stir in confectioners’ sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended.
Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
Spread into prepared pan. Cool.
Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half.
Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends.
Freeze or refrigerate until firm.
Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt caramels with milk, stirring often.
Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper.
Store at room temperature in airtight containers.
Cut into slices with a serrated knife.
Yield: about 3-1/4 pounds.
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