Arrange pecans on wax paper.
Recipe for pecan log roll candy.
Stuckey who actually perfected it.
Wrap in waxed paper.
Use the same stick of butter to rub the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
Cut each strip in half.
Store at room temperature in airtight containers.
For me it is a pecan log.
Pecan rolls also known as pecan logs are an old fashioned southern confection.
Ingredients for pecan log roll recipe.
The signature item within all stuckey s stores and the must have purchase during family travel stops from the 1950 s through today the candy was first made in the candy kitchen.
Traditionally the nougat is homemade but this recipe takes a shortcut with marshmallow cream.
Melt caramels with water in small but heavy saucepan over low heat.
When i m craving them though and haven t had one in a while i whip up a batch with this recipe.
Allow excess caramel mixture to drip back into pan.
This recipe for an easy pecan roll makes eight delicious nougat style logs covered in creamy caramel and crunchy toasted pecans traditional recipes call for the nougat and caramel to be homemade but this recipe makes use of prepared marshmallow cream and caramels to cut down on preparation time.
Lifting waxed paper roll log to coat with nuts.
These nutty logs are sliced and then placed into little candy cups for a pretty presentation.
Use 1 stick of butter to rub the bottom and sides of a heavy 3 quart saucepan all the way to the top.
Wrap in waxed paper and twist ends.
Place caramel coated log on nut covered waxed paper.
Creamy caramel and crunchy toasted pecans coat miniature nougat logs that are bursting with pecan flavor.
Dip 1 log into warm caramel mixture with tongs or two pronged meat fork.
Roll logs in caramel mixture then in pecans.
Shape each into a log.
If we are ever near one of my favorite candy stores old smoky candy kitchen i have to pick up a pecan log without fail.
Freeze or refrigerate until firm.
Use hands to press nuts into log if necessary set log onto waxed paper lined baking sheet to.
Meanwhile in a microwave melt caramels with milk stirring often.
Cut candy into four strips.
Working quickly drop 1 piece of the frozen fondant into melted caramels to coat.
Place back in freezer.
Line another baking sheet with wax paper set aside.
2 teaspoons and a 1 2 cup butter divided and softened.
Pecan rolls traditionally have a light and fluffy nougat or divinity type center that is formed into rolls dipped into a rich hot caramel and then rolled in crunchy toasted chopped pecans.