Yields 12 |
Ingredients
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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Instructions
- Pour the condensed milk into a plastic, microwave safe bowl or container
- Add in the sugar and the butter; do not stir
- Place bowl into the microwave for 3 mins
- Take it out and stir for 45 seconds.
- Place the bowl back into the microwave for 2 mins and 30 seconds.
- Take it out and stir for another 45 seconds.
- Place it into the microwave again for 2 mins*
- Remove the bowl and stir until the mixture stops bubbling; about 15-20 seconds
- Add in the vanilla extract and pecans
- Stir until the mixture thickens a little more and becomes harder to stir; about 45 seconds-1 min
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out spoonfuls onto waxed paper
- Allow 20 mins to cool and set.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*Microwave watts differ. At this point, the mixture should be slightly darker and thicker. If not, place it back into microwave for 30 secs at a time until it reaches this point. See tutorial above for example.
Source ; coopcancook.com