Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 5 of 6 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pecans | 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) | 196 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| 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
- 1/3 c. clear syrup
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 c. (1 lb.) powdered sugar
- 2 pounds caramels
- 1 small can evaporated milk
- 2 pounds chopped pecans
Directions
Blend butter, syrup, salt and vanilla in mixing bowl.
Add powdered sugar all at once.
Mix all together well with hands (as for pie dough) until smooth.
Shape into log centers about 1 inch diameter and 4-6 inches long. Freeze overnight.
Melt caramels over double boiler adding small amount evaporated milk until dipping consistency (should flow smoothly off spoon quite slowly).
Dip frozen centers in melted caramel covering completely.
Quickly roll log in chopped pecans.
Put in shape and place on waxed paper to set.