Caramel Pecan Fudge
Caramel Pecan Fudge
A gooey caramel layer sits atop creamy chocolate fudge. It's so easy that you can make multiple batches for holiday gift-giving.Recipe courtesy of McCormick
Prep Time
2
hours
Cook Time
4
minutes
servings
18
Total time: 2 hours, 4 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 ounce semi-sweet baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon mccormick® all natural pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 12 caramels, unwrapped
Directions
- Place chocolate in large microwavable bowl.
- Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well.
- Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after every minute.
- Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
- Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup of the pecans.
- Pour into foil-lined 9-inch square baking pan.
- Microwave caramels and 1 teaspoon water in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 minute; stir until caramels are melted and smooth.
- Drizzle over top.
- Swirl with small knife for marble effect.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans, pressing gently into fudge.
- Refrigerate 2 hours or until fudge is set.
- Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board.
- Cut into 36 pieces.
- Store in tightly covered container at cool room temperature.