Oh yes 😍 — Old-Fashioned Pecan Logs are a classic candy treat: chewy nougat, caramel, and crunchy pecans all rolled into one. Perfect for holidays or anytime you need a sweet, nostalgic bite.
Here’s a reliable recipe:
🌰 Old-Fashioned Pecan Logs
Ingredients (makes ~12 logs)
Nougat Center
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2 cups granulated sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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¼ cup water
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2 large egg whites, beaten stiff
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup chopped pecans
Caramel Coating
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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½ cup water
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Outer Coating
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1½–2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
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Prepare nougat center
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In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat to 250°F / 120°C (soft-ball stage).
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Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
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Slowly pour hot syrup into egg whites while beating continuously.
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Beat in vanilla and fold in 1 cup chopped pecans.
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Form into 12 log shapes on a greased or parchment-lined tray. Let set while you make the caramel.
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Make caramel coating
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In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Heat to 250–260°F / 120–125°C.
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Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
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Coat the logs
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Roll each nougat log in warm caramel to coat evenly.
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Immediately roll in chopped pecans before caramel sets.
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Cool and store
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Let pecan logs cool completely on parchment.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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⭐ Tips for Success
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Use a candy thermometer for both nougat and caramel — temperature is key.
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Work quickly when coating in caramel; it hardens fast.
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Toast pecans lightly for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give a simpler “no-cook” pecan log version that skips candy thermometers but still gives chewy caramel + pecan goodness.