Butter Pecan Fudge
Make a sweet treat to give to friends or family.
This fudge is made with butter, sugar, and pecans.
It's a classic candy that's easy to make.
The fudge is creamy and has a nice nutty flavor from the pecans.
You can store it in an airtight container for later.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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Make a sweet treat to give to friends or family.
This fudge is made with butter, sugar, and pecans.
It's a classic candy that's easy to make.
The fudge is creamy and has a nice nutty flavor from the pecans.
You can store it in an airtight container for later.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 8
0.5 cup butter
0.5 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup white sugar
0.125 teaspoon salt
0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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1
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
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2
Combine 0.5 cup butter, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.5 cup white sugar, and 0.125 teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Pour in 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream. Bring to a boil, stirring until butter melts and sugar is dissolved. Let mixture boil, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix well. Stir in 2 cups confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold 1 cup chopped pecans into fudge.
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4
Pour fudge into prepared pan and cool until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 64
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 3g
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Saturated Fat 1g
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Cholesterol 6mg
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Sodium 16mg
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Total Carbohydrate 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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