Pecan Fondant Recipe

Pecan Fondant Recipe Rating 0

I love to cook and was well-taught by my mother, who always made cute confections for Christmas. These candies are a holiday tradition in my home. It seems I can never make enough, so it's a good thing they're simple to assemble.

This recipe is:

Quick

0
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Pecan Fondant Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Pecan Fondant Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 45 Servings
25 25

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
  • Additional confectioners' sugar
  • About 180 pecan halves, toasted (about 3/4 pound)

Directions

  • In a bowl, stir the butter, corn syrup and salt with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar; stir until completely blended. Gradually add remaining sugar, stirring until completely blended.
  • Dust work surface with additional sugar. Knead dough until smooth, about 5 minutes. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. Place each ball between two pecan halves; gently press together. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 3 hours or until set. Keep refrigerated until serving (candies will be soft). Yield: about 7-1/2 dozen.

Originally published as Pecan Fondant in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2002, p38

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Pecan Fondant (0)

Pecan Fondant

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer

Father's Day Recipes

Fathers Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT