Georgia Browns
Buttery pecan clusters layered with homemade caramel and topped with rich melted chocolate. A Southern favorite candy treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cups semi sweet chocolate melted
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup corn syrup
- 7 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss pecans with 3 tablespoons melted butter and 2 teaspoons salt. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 13–15 minutes. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, 7 tablespoons butter, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
- Continue boiling until the mixture reaches 245°F, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment. Arrange cooled pecans in clusters of 3–4. Spoon caramel over each cluster and let set.
- Spoon melted chocolate over cooled caramel clusters and allow to set completely.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best results. You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a salty-sweet finish.
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