Caramel Pecan Bonbons Recipes

Caramel Pecan Bonbons image

Provided by ChristineMcConnell

Categories Candy

Time 50m

Yield 40 bonbons

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups toasted whole pecans
waffle cookie, or cookies of your choosing
1/2 cup dark chocolate
candy, thermometer

Steps:

Chop 3/4 of the pecans and toast in a 400 degree F oven for 6 minutes. Line a 9x9 tray in parchment paper. Place a layer of store-bought waffle cookies on the bottom and sprinkle toasted pecans over this evenly.
In a heavy large pot combine everything except the vanilla, stir. Bring to a boil and continue to cook stirring occasionally. Using a candy thermometer, remove from heat when the thermometer registers 330 degrees F. Quickly add vanilla, stir and pour over pecans and cookies in your prepared tray.
Allow to cool and set (about an hour and a half) before cutting into desired shapes.
Melt chocolate and dip each piece, coating only the bottom and sides, leaving the top exposed. Adorn each piece with a whole toasted pecan, using a dap of chocolate as 'glue.'.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 75.7, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8.2, Protein 0.7