Southern Butter Pecan Fudge

Get your sweet cravings satisfied with this Southern butter pecan fudge! This recipe from Southern Sassy Mama is a must-try this holiday season. It is delicious, has the perfect texture, and is packed with chopped pecans. The nutty flavors pair well with the sweet and buttery taste of the fudge!

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To make this fudge, you will need salted butter, light brown sugar, white sugar, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pecans. The steps are incredibly easy to follow–no need for baking. If you are looking for something different than the usual chocolate fudge, give this recipe a try. I bet it will be your go-to Christmas candy once you try it.

Here’s another Christmas candy recipe for you: 4-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Balls Recipe

Easy Southern Butter Pecan Fudge Ingredients

• 1/2 cup or 1 stick of salted butter
• 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 cup of roughly chopped pecans

How to Make Southern Butter Pecan Fudge

Step 1:

In a saucepan, add half a cup of salted butter, half a cup of packed light brown sugar, half a cup of white sugar, and half a cup of heavy cream. Whisk until the butter is melted. Let it boil for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring continuously. Remove from heat.

Step 2:

Add 2 cups of powdered sugar in a bowl, then pour the butter mixture and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until well combined.

Step 3:

Add 1 cup of roughly chopped pecans and mix until well incorporated.

Step 4:

Grease an 8×8 baking dish with softened butter. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Leave the mixture on the counter to cool completely.

Step 5:

Once cooled, cut it into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Southern Butter Pecan Fudge