Butter Pecan Fudge

A smooth and deliciously-flavored fudge. You could also use walnuts instead of pecans. A co-worker shared this wonderful recipe with me and the entire office loved it!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.

Step 2

Combine butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and salt in a saucepan; pour in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts and sugar is dissolved. Let mixture boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove saucepan from heat; add vanilla extract and mix well. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold pecans into fudge.

Step 4

Pour fudge into prepared pan and cool until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.