Step 1

Toast the two cups of pecans with two tablespoons of butter for five minutes and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, add the two sticks of butter and melt on medium-high heat.

Step 3

After the butter melts, add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and mix well.

Step 4

Add the heavy whipping cream, salt, and vanilla extract and mix well.

Step 5

Turn the temperature to medium-high to high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Once the mixture starts to boil, start the timer for four minutes. Stir occasionally while it cooks.

Step 7

When the timer reaches four minutes, take the fudge off of the burner, add the powdered sugar, and mix well.

Step 8

Finally, add the two cups of chopped pecans and stir.

Step 9

Pour the fudge into a casserole dish, sprinkle the two tablespoons of chopped pecans on top, and allow it to set up for at least three hours.