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Smooth chocolate fudge mixture with plenty of pecans spread evenly in a silver baking sheet.

Old Fashioned Pecan Candy (Southern Chocolate Style)

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 stick 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 4 tablespoons light cocoa powder
  • 6 oz evaporated milk one small can
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Butter a large rimmed baking sheet or 9x13 pan thoroughly and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine sugar, salted butter, light cocoa, and evaporated milk.
  3. Bring the mixture to a hard boil, stirring constantly.
  4. Boil for 8 minutes once the hard boil is reached.
  5. Add the chopped pecans to the pot and continue boiling for 2 more minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour immediately into the buttered pan and spread evenly.
  8. Cool for 20 minutes, then cut into squares before the candy sets completely.