2 cups pecan halves
Mix sugars and Carnation thoroughly in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat to soft ball stage (234° F.), stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and pecans. Stir until mixture begins to thicken (1 to 2 minutes). Drop candy rapidly from tablespoon onto wax paper or buttered cookie sheet to form patties. If candy becomes too stiff at the last to drop, stir in one or two tablespoons of hot water.
Quick Chocolate Fudge
The newest thing in fudge ... quick, easy, failproof....
| Ingredients | Children’s Fudge | Family Fudge | Party or Gift Fudge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 1-inch squares | About 2 pounds | About 5 pounds | |
| Butter | 1 tablespoon | 2 tablespoons | ⅓ cup |
| Undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk | ½ cup | ⅔ cup (small can) | 1⅔ cups (large can) |
| Sugar | 1 cup | 1⅔ cups | 4½ cups |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon | ½ teaspoon | 1 teaspoon |
| Marshmallows (diced) | 12 | 16 (4 oz.) | 32 (8 oz.) |
| Semi-sweet chocolate pieces | 1 cup (6 oz.) | 1½ cups | 4 cups |
| Vanilla | ½ teaspoon | 1 teaspoon | 1 tablespoon |
| Chopped nuts | ¼ cup | ½ cup | 1½ cups |
| Cooking Time | 3 minutes | 5 to 6 minutes | 7 to 8 minutes |
| Stirring Time | About ½ minute | 1 to 2 minutes | 2 to 3 minutes |
| Pan Size | 8-inch square | 9-inch square | 2 9-inch squares |
Combine butter, undiluted Carnation, sugar and salt in saucepan over medium heat. Allow to come to boil. Cook for time indicated, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in diced marshmallows, chocolate, vanilla and chopped nuts. Stir vigorously for time indicated (or until marshmallows are completely melted and blended). Pour into buttered pan and allow to cool. Cut into squares.
“Cream” Caramels
—Makes 1 pound
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt