Step 1

Line an 8x8in square pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine 2 cups brown sugar, 5 oz evaporated milk, and 3/4 cup butter in a heavy-bottomed medium sized sauce pan.

Step 3

Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth.

Step 4

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir constantly until until candy thermometer reaches about 238 degrees.

Step 5

Remove brown sugar fudge from heat and pour into a heat proof bowl.

Step 6

Add bourbon to fudge.

Step 7

Mix 1/4 cup bourbon until fudge is completely smooth with a hand held mixer.

Step 8

Add in 2 cups powdered sugar a little at a time, mixing with hand held mixer each time until smooth.

Step 9

Add in 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans. Mix until combined.

Step 10

Pour into 8×8 in square pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until firm.

Step 11

Slice with a sharp knife and serve. Store leftover fudge in an airtight sealed container.