Butter Pecan Fudge

Ingredients :

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/8 teaspoon salt

11/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners’ sugar

1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped

Directions :

In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugars, cream and salt.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat;

stir in vanilla.

Stir in confectioners’ sugar until smooth.

Fold in pecans.

Spread into a buttered 8-in. square dish.

Cool to room temperature. Cut into 1-in. squares.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.