Pistol Pete Pecans

Name: Pistol Pete Pecans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups pecan halves

Submitted by jmk8621

"This recipe is a hit every holiday season"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1 batch

ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons milk
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves

directions

Butter a large baking sheet.
In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, salt and cinnamon, mixing well. Stir in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, to the soft ball stage (234F to 240F; with 236F recommended).
Remove from the heat. Add the vanilla and stir vigorously for about 1 minute. Add the pecans and stir until the syrup thickens and coats the pecans.
Pour onto the buttered baking sheet. Separate the pecans using two. forks. Cool. Store in an airtight container.