Holiday Pecan Logs

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 teaspoons + ½ cup butter (no substitutes), softened and divided
 * 3¾ cups confectioners' sugar
 * ½ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ½ cup light corn syrup
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 package (14-oz) caramels
 * 1 tablespoon milk or half and half
 * 2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

 * 1) Butter an 8-inch square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
 * 2) Combine confectioners' sugar and milk powder; set aside.
 * 3) In a heavy saucepan, combine ½ cup butter, sugar and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
 * 4) Stir in confectioners' sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended.
 * 5) Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
 * 6) Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
 * 7) Spread into prepared pan. Cool.
 * 8) Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half.
 * 9) Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends.
 * 10) Freeze or refrigerate until firm.
 * 11) In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt caramels and milk, stirring often.
 * 12) Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper.
 * 13) Store at room temperature in airtight containers.
 * 14) Cut into slices with a serrated knife.