Holiday Pecan Logs

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
==Ingredients==
* 2 teaspoons + ½ cup butter (no substitutes), softened and divided
* 3¾ cups confectioners' sugar
* ½ cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ cup light corn syrup
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 package (14-oz) caramels
* 1 tablespoon milk or half and half
* 2 cups chopped pecans
== Directions ==
# Butter an 8-inch square pan with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
# Combine confectioners' sugar and milk powder; set aside.
# In a heavy saucepan, combine ½ cup butter, sugar and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
# Stir in confectioners' sugar mixture, about a third at a time, until blended.
# Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
# Continue stirring until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
# Spread into prepared pan. Cool.
# Cut candy into four strips; cut each strip in half.
# Shape each into a log; wrap in waxed paper and twist ends.
# Freeze or refrigerate until firm.
# In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt caramels and milk, stirring often.
# Roll logs in caramel mixture, then in pecans. Wrap in waxed paper.
# Store at room temperature in airtight containers.
# Cut into slices with a serrated knife.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Christmas Candy
Category:Caramels Recipes
Category:Nut Candies
Category:Pecan Recipes
Category:Powdered milk Recipes
Category:Light corn syrup Recipes