Transcript Summary:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1/3 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon white Karo syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (9 × 13-inch) mould or pan, greased
Steps:
1. In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, margarine, water, sugar, and brown sugar.
2. Heat over medium flame, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 200°F and turns a light brown color.
3. Add chopped pecans and continue cooking 3 more minutes while stirring continuously.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Stir in baking soda and vanilla and beat well until foamy and well blended.
6. Pour immediately into the greased mould or pan.
7. Allow to cool, then sprinkle 3–5 tablespoons chocolate chips over the top and spread as they melt.
8. Sprinkle additional chopped pecans over the melted chocolate layer.
Notes:
- Cook to 200°F and a light brown stage.
- Spread thin and avoid rushing while hot to prevent sticking.
- Top with chocolate chips after cooking and cooling slightly for best melt.