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Chocolate Candy Recipes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 317
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves toasted and chopped
  • 16 oz almond bark or high-quality chocolate

Method
 

  1. Toast the Pecans: Bake at 350°F for 5–10 minutes or toast in a skillet until fragrant. Let cool and chop.
  2. Make Caramel: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Stir in sugars, condensed milk, and corn syrup. Microwave 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test with ice water method.
  3. Add Pecans & Vanilla: Stir in vanilla and chopped pecans until evenly coated.
  4. Shape Clusters: Drop spoonfuls onto parchment-lined tray. Chill 20 minutes.
  5. Melt Chocolate: Gently melt chocolate or almond bark.
  6. Dip & Set: Coat each cluster in chocolate, let excess drip off, and place back on tray to set.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 317 kcal
Total Fat
 18 g
Saturated Fat
 10 g
Carbohydrates
 39 g
Sugars
 38 g
Protein
 2 g
Plus: 0.1 g trans fat, 12 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 50 mg sodium, potassium 78 mg, calcium 35 mg, iron 0.3 mg