butter pecan fudge

Butter pecan fudge is a rich buttery, creamy fudge that is amazingly decadent and the perfect gift for the holidays. ﻿

Butter Pecan Fudge

pecans + 2 Tbsp.

butter (2 sticks) + 2 Tbsp.

sugar

brown sugar

heavy whipping cream

salt

Tbsp. vanilla extract

Toast the two cups of pecans with two...

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

In a large saucepan, add the two sticks...

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

After the butter melts, add the granulated sugar...

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

Add the heavy whipping cream, salt, and vanilla...

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

Turn the temperature to medium-high to high heat...

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

Once the mixture starts to boil, start the...

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

When the timer reaches four minutes, take the...

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

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

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

Pour the fudge into a casserole dish, sprinkle...

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.

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Butter pecan fudge is a rich buttery, creamy fudge that is amazingly decadent and the perfect gift for the holidays.

The BEST Butter Pecan Fudge is thick and creamy. It is perfect to enjoy at the holidays or to gift to friends and neighbors.

butter (cubed)

tsp vanilla extract

pecans (toasted)

Line an 8x8-in. pan with parchment paper; set aside.

In a medium pot, combine butter, sugars, whipping cream and salt. Stir constantly until it becomes a rapid boil. Monitor temp (without stirring) until thermometer reads 234 degrees F.

Remove from heat and add vanilla (without stirring).

Cool mixture to about 110 degrees (may take up to 30 minutes). Beat with spoon until fudge mixture starts to thicken. Slowly stir in powdered sugar until smooth. Add nuts and continue stirring until fudge is thick and loses sheen.

Spread into prepared pan. Pat off excess butter on top if necessary and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Using parchment paper, lift fudge out of pan, and cut fudge into squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Chock full of pecans and brown butter flavor, this creamy Butter Pecan Fudge recipe is also super easy to make. And no candy thermometer needed for this recipe!

Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted)

Pecans (Chopped)

White Chocolate Chips

Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz.)

Vanilla Extract

Cinnamon

Salt

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large...

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat, continue heating the butter and stirring until you have Brown Butter.  If you’ve never made Brown Butter before you can find detailed instructions on How to Make Brown Butter right here.  Set the brown butter aside to cool.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan...

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan on medium-low heat. Add the pecans to the pan and fold them into the melted butter until they are completed covered.

Pour the pecans onto a cookie sheet lined...

Pour the pecans onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Toast the pecans in a 300-degree oven for...

Toast the pecans in a 300-degree oven for 15 minutes.

Allow the pecans to cool and give them...

Allow the pecans to cool and give them a rough chop.

Add the White Chocolate Chips, the Sweetened Condensed...

Add the White Chocolate Chips, the Sweetened Condensed Milk, and the Brown Butter to a medium saucepan.  Make sure to get all the yummy bits of brown butter goodness off the bottom of the pan and into the saucepan. On medium-low heat, melt the White Chocolate Chips, stirring continuously.

Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and stir...

Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and stir until combined.

Add in the toasted chopped pecans.

Fold until combined.

Line an 8x8" square pan with parchment paper.

Pour the Butter Pecan Fudge mixture into the...

Pour the Butter Pecan Fudge mixture into the pan.

Press the fudge down evenly in the pan. ...

Press the fudge down evenly in the pan.  It helps to use another piece of parchment paper to smooth the top of the fudge.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully...

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until fully set (2-3 hours or overnight.)

Remove from the refrigerator and cut into individual...

Remove from the refrigerator and cut into individual pieces. 

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