Source:

My aunt

Serves/Makes:2 lbs. approx.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) sugar
• 1 lb (.5 kg). butter
• 1 cup (225 ml) chopped pecans
• 10 to 12 Hershey bars
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped pecans

Preparation

• Melt sugar, butter and 1 cup (225 ml) chopped pecans in an iron skillet; stir constantly over medium-low heat. (Substance will become light brown, smell caramelized, and spoon tracks will show as you stir).
• Cook to hard-crack stage (300 degrees (150 C.) on candy thermometer).
• Pour mixture on a small cookie sheet with sides.
• Spread evenly and place Hershey bars on top.
• Spread the bars as they melt to cover surface.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup (125 ml) pecans.
• Cool slightly before cutting in 1 inch squares.
• Let cool completely on cookie sheet before separating.

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