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HOLIDAY PECAN LOGS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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Meet the Cook: For 50 years, I've turned to this beloved recipe to make candy to give away at Christmas. Of the many types I've tried, these pecan logs continue to be the most popular. I'm a registered nurse who managed to juggle my profession with raising our five children. Besides cooking and baking, my interests include sewing and putting together family photo albums. -Maxine Ruhl, Fort Scott, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Total Time 35 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 3-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 tablespoon milk or half-and-half cream
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-in. square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. Combine confectioners sugar and milk powder; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Stir in confectioners' sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended. , Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Spread into prepared pan. Cool. , Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half. Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends. Freeze or refrigerate until firm. , Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt caramels with milk, stirring often. Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper. Store at room temperature in airtight containers. Cut into slices with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, FatContent 12g fat (4g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 12mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 96mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.

SUGARPLUMS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME



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When our kids read about sugarplums in a holiday tale, they were intrigued. I figured out a no-bake way to make the sweets from dried fruits and nuts. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, GA

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Categories     Desserts

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (15 ounces) raisins
2 cups pitted dried plums (prunes)
1 package (8 ounces) dried mixed fruit
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
Sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the raisins, plums, mixed fruit and pecans. Cover and process until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl., Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Place on waxed paper and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours. Store in an airtight container. Roll in additional sugar before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, FatContent 3g fat (0 saturated fat), CholesterolContent 0 cholesterol, SodiumContent 3mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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