Ingredients
1 tablespoon plus 1-3/4 cups butter, softened, divided2 cups sugar1 tablespoon light corn syrup1 cup chopped pecans1/4 teaspoon salt1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
Preparation
Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy 3-qt. saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Add sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 295° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and salt.
Quickly pour into prepared pan. Let stand for 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, score into lines. Let stand at room temperature until cool.
Separate into squares, using a sharp knife if necessary. In a microwave, melt candy coating, stirring often. Dip squares, one at a time, in coating. Place on waxed paper until set.
