Scotchy Pecan Critters

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Try these decadent snacks that are covered in chocolate. The perfect treat for when your sweet tooth acts up again!

Time to Prepare this Recipe 20 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 0 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 605 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 5 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 cup butterscotch chips
1 can milk, sweetened condensed divided
2 teaspoons vinegar
4 cups pecan halves
1 pk milk chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt butterscotch chips with 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar. Drop by small spoonfuls onto wax paper lined baking sheets. Arrange 3 pecans on each butterscotch drop.

In large heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with remaining sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Remove from heat.

Hold chocolate mixture over hot water. Drop chocolate by heaping spoonfuls over pecan clusters. Chill 2 hours, or until firm. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes about 5 dozen candies.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 90g
Amount per Serving
Calories 605 93% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.0g97%
 Saturated Fat 5.0g27%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g4%
 Dietary Fiber 8.0g33%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 8.0g16%
Vitamin A 1%  Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 6%  Iron 12%

* 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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