Busters Recipes

Butter Pecan Fudge

Yields: about 5 dozen pieces

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, bring the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar,
brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan
from the heat. Stir in the pecans and vanilla. Add the confectioners'
sugar and stir until smooth and well combined. Spread the mixture into
the baking dish.