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Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. white corn syrup
  • 1/3 c. orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 1/4 c. pecan halves
  • 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind

Method

  • Combine sugar, corn syrup and orange juice in a saucepan; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (240°). Remove from heat; stir in butter. Beat with a wooden spoon until mixture just begins to thicken. Stir in pecans and orange rind. Working rapidly, drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let cool. Yield: 1 1/4 dozen.