Directions:
- In large saucepan, combine sugar, butter, syrup and salt.
- Cook over medium heat until all sugar is dissolved.
- Gradually add milk to mixture and mix well.
- Continue to cook until candy thermometer reaches 248°F, or firm ball stage.
- Remove mixture from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Fold in pecans.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a greased sheet, or sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill drops till firm.
- Loosen from paper.
- Melt the chocolate and shortening together in the microwave or in a double boiler.
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture over each pecan cluster.
- Allow to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1742.4 Kcal (7295 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 1142 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 126.89g | 195% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 82.95mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 120.08mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 618.66mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 162.12g | 54% | |
| Sugars | 145.99g | 584% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.19g | 49% | |
| Protein | 12.94g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 180.1mg | 18% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 530.07 Kcal (2219 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 347.42 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 38.6g | 195% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 25.23mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 36.53mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 188.21mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbs | 49.32g | 54% | |
| Sugars | 44.41g | 584% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.71g | 49% | |
| Protein | 3.94g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 54.8mg | 18% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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