CARAMEL PECAN CLUSTERS

HOW DIFFICULT ARE THESE TO MAKE?

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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Step 1. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to a pot over medium-high heat. Stir to help sugar dissolve.

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Step 2. Once the sugar is dissolved, slowly drizzle in the heavy cream, stirring constantly.

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Step 3. Stir in the butter. Continue stirring until a candy thermometer reads 245 degrees.

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Step 4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla and pecans.

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Step 5. Use a cookie scoop to scoop the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

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