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2 2/3 dozen
suggest servings
| 1 | cup | sugar | granulated |
| 1/2 | cup | brown sugar, light | packed |
| 1/2 | cup | corn syrup, light | |
| 1/2 | cup | heavy whipping cream | |
| 1 | cup | milk | |
| 1/4 | cup | butter | or margarine |
| 2 | teaspoons | vanilla extract | |
| 1 1/2 | cups | pecans | coarsely chopped |
| 1/2 | bar | milk chocolate | sweet, prefer german |
| 1 | x | walnut halves | optional |
Line a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with foil.
Lightly butter foil.
In a heavy, 2 1/2 quart saucepan, combined granulated and brown sugars, corn syrup, cream, milk and butter.
Cook, stirring with wooden spoon, over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
Over medium heat, cook, stirring occasionally, to 240 to 245 degrees F on candy thermometer, or until a little in cold water forms a firm ball, like caramel.
Do not overcook.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and nuts.
Turn into prepared pan, let cool.
Melt chocolate in double-boiler top, over hot, not boiling, water.
Spread over mixture.
Refrigerate to allow the chocolate to harden.
With warm knife, cut into 32 pieces.
If desire, decorate each piece with a walnut half.
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 53.0g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat 17.0g | 87% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium 145mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate 92.0g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 16% |
| Sugars 66.0g | |
| Protein 6.0g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 19% | Vitamin C | 1% | |
| Calcium | 13% | Iron | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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I made the "plain" variety as it is my first time trying biscotti of any type. It is very good! I couldn't wait to sit with a cup of coffee to truly enjoy a piece.
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