How to Make Traditional Pecan Logs

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Make Traditional Pecan Logs

With its creamy nougat center, dipped in caramel and rolled in salty, fresh pecans, pecan logs are sure to gain attention at every holiday gathering.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl combine marshmallow cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and butter flavoring. Stir until mixed throughly. Knead ingredients with hands, until all powdered sugar has been absorbed.
Step 2

Divide mixture into 8 even amounts. Roll each divided mixture into a log. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and place on wax paper lined baking sheet in freezer.
Step 3

Spread chopped pecans out a piece of wax paper.
Step 4

In a heavy, 1 1/2 quart sauce pan combine caramels, butter and canned milk. Heat mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are fully melted. Remove sauce pan from heat.
Step 5

Remove the logs from freezer. Using a fork, dip a log, one at a time into the caramel mixture, until fully coated. Lift the log out of the mixture with fork. Allow the excess caramel mixture run off.
Step 6

Using a clean fork and a circular motion, roll the carameled log in the chopped pecans, being sure to coat the entire log with nuts.
Step 7

Wrap the pecan logs in plastic wrap and place them on the waxpaper lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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