PECAN ROLL
- 2 C. sugar
- 1 C. brown sugar
- ⅛ tsp. salt
- 1 C. light cream
- ¼ C. corn syrup
- 2 T. butter
- Powdered sugar (enough to dust pastry board)
- ½ C. chopped Texas pecans
Cook sugar, brown sugar, salt, cream, and corn syrup until mixture forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from fire. Add butter. Cool. Beat until creamy, turn out on pastry board dusted with powdered sugar. Knead until firm. Shape into roll and roll in Texas pecans. Press nuts firmly into candy. Keep in a cool place until firm enough to slice.