Mexican Candy

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: Mexican

Sweet and crunchy Mexican Candy combines caramelized brown sugar with rich pecans, offering a delightful treat that suits those craving nostalgic, nutty confections.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. milk or cream
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Cook brown sugar with milk until it forms a soft ball.
  2. Remove from heat and add butter and chopped pecans.
  3. Beat until glazed.
  4. Drop by spoonfuls on greased wax paper and let cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

596 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 45.7g 59% DV
Carbs 46g 17% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 36.7g 73% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 86.8mg 4% DV
Potassium 199.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 76.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 140.8mg 11% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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