kaye's candy

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
CONNIE BOLDA
Wallace, NC

Kaye is my Sister - a wonderful cook. She made this candy 30 years ago. It was a favorite for Christmas. I am making a custom Valentine Box Cake, with this as the candy. The "box" is a heart shaped red velvet cake covered with buttercream & topped with fondant. The candy sits on top.

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For kaye's candy

  • 2 c
    roasted pecans
  • 1/2 lb
    sweet flaked coconut
  • 4 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • CHOCOLATE COVERING
  • 10 oz
    pure chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
  • 1/2
    cake of parrifin wax
  • melt chocolate with wax

How To Make kaye's candy

  • 1
    Roast the pecans at 170 for 10 minutes. (roasting brings out the natural oil). let them cool
  • 2
    Add all ingredients to Food Processor & pulse until mixed. Don't overwork.
  • 3
    Form into balls. Chill while you melt the chocolate.
  • 4
    Either dip the candy or pour and let dry on waxed paper.

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