Here’s a simple, classic Peanut Pecan Candy recipe—sweet, crunchy, and easy to make at home 🍬🥜
🥜 Peanut Pecan Candy (Southern-Style)
Ingredients
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1 cup roasted peanuts (salted or unsalted)
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1 cup chopped pecans
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2 cups granulated sugar
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½ cup milk or evaporated milk
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare nuts:
Lightly toast peanuts and pecans in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes. Set aside. -
Cook the candy base:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and milk. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy (about 10–15 minutes). -
Finish the candy:
Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, salt, and the nuts. -
Drop and cool:
Spoon small mounds onto parchment or wax paper.
Let cool completely until firm.
Tips
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For softer candy: cook slightly less time.
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For firmer, fudge-like candy: cook a little longer until it pulls away from the pan.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
If you’d like, I can also share:
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A no-bake version
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A microwave version
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Or a sugar-free/diabetic-friendly option
Just tell me which one you want 😊
