Grandma's Caramel Pecan Logs, a family favourite, are my pleasure! Its nougat centre, caramel coating, and pecan roll are irresistible.
Ingredient
– ½ cup salted butter– ½ cup light corn syrup– ½ cup granulated sugar– 4 cups powdered sugar– ½ cup powdered milk– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract– 16 ounces caramels 1 & ½ bag– 4 & ½ tablespoons milk– 4 cups
Introduction
Spray a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and put aside. Mix butter, corn syrup and sugar in a medium pot or Dutch oven.
Step 1
Stir constantly over medium-low heat until the butter melts and everything is combined. Increase stirring until the mixture simmers.
Step 2
Off the heat, add vanilla, powdered sugar, and powdered milk. Mixture becomes thick paste. Press this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3
Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before touching. Cut the filling into four even strips. Each strip should have eight parts after cutting down the middle.
Step 4
Line a parchment paper with filling. Roll the paper into a log. Flatten it on a sheet tray with the seam down. Add remaining filling. Freeze the filling for 1–2 hours until solid.
Step 5
Stir milk and caramels in a double saucepan over medium heat until caramels melt. Place chopped nuts in a shallow basin. Each log should be dipped into the caramel,
Step 6
covering it and letting any excess drip off. This step may be difficult, but try. Using a gentle press and roll, cover the log with pecans.
Step 7
Put the finished log on a lined sheet tray while rolling the others. Cut into ½-inch pieces and serve immediately.