Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Pecan | 1 half (4g) | 20 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1/16th teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups pecan halves
Directions
In a saucepan, using a wooden spoon, mix sugars, milk, butter, syrup, and salt. Cook to softball stage, about 10 minutes. Test by dropping a drop of mixture into some cold water. Drop should be soft when picked up with fingers. Remove from heat; add vanilla and nuts. Bet until mixture begins to thicken, about 1 minute. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered wax paper.
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