Makes 2 pounds • From the kitchen of Mary Ann Anderson
1 pound Land O Lakes butter (no substitutions)
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 package (12 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecans, finely ground (may use food processor)
Spray a cookie sheet with sides with non-stick spray.
Melt butter with sugar and water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until candy thermometer is at the hard crack stage.
Pour into a cookie sheet.
Immediately sprinkle top with chocolate chips. As soon as they turn glossy, spread over top with a knife, and then sprinkle the top with pecans.
Let cool completely.
Break into small pieces.
ENJOY! YUM!