Millionaire Candy recipe

Don’t know the ‘real’ story behind whythis candy is called ‘millionaire candy’…but I believe it isa Texas-take on ‘turtles’ a chocolate-covered caramel candy withpecans. This version includes homemade caramel for making thecandy treats.

Recipe: Millionaire Candy

1 cup granulated sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 cup butter2 cups evaporated milk – divided use1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups coarsely chopped pecans1 (12-ounce) package semisweet ormilk chocolate chips1/4 pound paraffin*

Butter a waxed paper or foil-lined 10x 15 x 1/2-inch pan. Set aside.

Combine sugars, corn syrup, butter and1 cup milk in saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a rollingboil. Slowly stir in remaining 1 cup milk. Cook to softball stage(234°F or 110°C). Remove from heat and stir in vanillaand pecans.

Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate overnight.Remove candy by inverting pan and removing foil. Cut into smallsquares. Melt chocolate chips and paraffin in a double boiler.Using a wooden pick, dip candy, coating well. Allow to dry atroom temperature. Store at room temperature.

*Or substitute 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening,if you prefer.

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