Nell B. Nichols

Frosted Pecans

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    1¼

    pounds
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook
Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook

By Nell B. Nichols

Published 1972

  • About

Sweet-tasting sour cream frosting coats nuts and adds rich flavor

Ingredients

  • ½ c. dairy sour cream
  • 1½ c. sugar
  • 1½ tsp.

Method

  • Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla in 2-qt. heavy saucepan. Cook to soft ball stage (234°), stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
  • Add pecans and stir to coat. Turn onto buttered baking sheet and separate with 2 forks. Package and freeze in airtight containers, if you like.