Pecan Chocolate Candy Recipes

CHOCOLATE PECAN CARAMEL CLUSTERS

Steps:

• For the caramel: Mix 2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring just until the sugar dissolves. Cook, swirling the pan (do not stir), until the mixture is light amber and a candy thermometer registers 320 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; slowly whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream, then 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Return to low heat and whisk until smooth.
• Stir 1 1/3 cups chopped nuts into the warm caramel; cool until the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape. Drop spoonfuls onto an oiled parchment-lined baking sheet; let set. Top with melted chocolate and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.

CHOCOLATE PECAN CRISPY TREATS

Steps:

• Thoroughly grease a 9-by-11-inch pan and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and salt and stir until melted. Halfway through the melting process, add the chocolate-hazelnut spread and stir until smooth.
• Meanwhile, melt the semisweet chocolate over a double boiler until smooth. Remove from the heat and let it cool quite a bit.
• Add the crisped rice cereal to a large bowl and fold in the marshmallow/chocolate-hazelnut mixture. When it's almost all combined, add the mini marshmallows and continue folding until everything's combined.
• Immediately press the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the pecans. Drizzle the chocolate in zigzags all over the top of the treats. Sprinkle the remaining pecans on top. Allow to set, then cut into squares.

CHOCOLATE PECAN CANDIES

Steps:

• On waxed paper, place pecan halves in pairs 2 in. apart. In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, cook and stir the caramels and milk until melted. Pour about 2 teaspoons of caramel mixture over each pair of pecans. Let stand until set., With buttered fingers, shape pecan clusters into balls. Dip in candy coating. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, pressing to adhere., Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Cover and store at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS

Steps:

• Combine the chocolate chips and cream in a medium metal bowl, and set on top of a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir pecan halves into the chocolate until completely coated.
• Remove a few pecans at a time with a slotted spoon. Separate pecan halves and place onto a waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.

SALTY CHOCOLATE PECAN CANDY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, 8-10 minutes.
• Decrease oven temperature to 225 degrees.
• Line a 17" x 12" jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Break each chocolate bar into 8 equal pieces. You will have 48 pieces total. Arrange in a checkboard pattern in jelly roll pan, alternating white and dark chocolate. Pieces will touch each other like puzzle pieces.
• Bake chocolate for 5 minutes or just until melted. Remove pan to a wire rack. Swirl chocolates into a marble pattern using a wooden pick. Sprinkle chocolate evenly with toasted pecans and salt.
• Chill 1 hour or until firm. Break chocolate into pieces. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to one month.

EASY CHOCOLATE-PECAN CANDY

Steps:

• Place pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10, until toasted.
• Line a 17x12 jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Break each chocolate bar into eight equal pieces (you will end up with 48 pieces in total). Arrange them in a checker-board pattern on the jelly roll pan. The pieces will touch.
• Bake at 225 degrees for 5 minutes or just until chocolate is melted. Remove pan to a wire rack. Swirl chocolate with a wooden pick. Sprinkle evenly with pecans and salt.
• Chill 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to one month.