Holiday Pecan Logs

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Holiday pecan Logs Recipe

Ingredients:
 * 2 Teaspoons Plus 1/2 Cup butter (no Substitutes), SoftenedAnd Divided
 * 3-3/4 Cups Confectioners sugar
 * 1/2 Cup Instant Nonfat Dry milk Powder
 * 1/2 Cup sugar
 * 1/2 Cup light corn syrup
 * 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 1 Package (14-Oz) caramels
 * 1 Tablespoon milk or Half And Half
 * 2 Cups Chopped pecans

Preparation:
 * 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 1/2 Cup butter, sugar And corn SyrupUntil sugar is Dissolved And Mixture Comes to a Boil. Stir InConfectioners' sugar Mixture, About a Third at a Time, Until Blended.


 * 4. Remove From Heat; Stir in vanilla. Continue Stirring Until TheMixture Mounds Slightly When Dropped From a Spoon.


 * 5. Spread Into Prepared Pan. Cool. Cut Candy Into Four Strips; CutEach Strip in Half.


 * 6. Shape Each Into a Log; Wrap in Waxed Paper And Twist Ends. FreezeOr Refrigerate Until Firm.


 * 7. in a Microwave or Heavy Saucepan, Melt Caramel Mixture, StirringOften. Roll Logs in Caramel Mixture, Then in pecans.


 * 8. Wrap in Waxed Paper.


 * 9. Store at Room Temperature in Airtight Containers. Cut Into SlicesWith a Serrated Knife.

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