Title: Scotchy Pecan Critters
Categories: Candy Chocolate
Yield: 5 Servings

1	c	Butterscotch chips
1	cn	Sweetened condensed milk, divided
2	ts	White vinegar
4	c	Pecan halves
1	pk	Milk chocolate chips
1	ts	Vanilla

In heave saucepan, over low heat, melt butterscotch chips with 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar. Drop by small spoonfuls onto wax paper lined baking sheets. Arrange 3 pecans on each butterscotch drop. In large heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chipe with remaining sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. Remove from heat. Hold chocolate mixture over hot water. Drop chocolate by heaping spoonfuls over pecan clusters. Chill 2 hours, or until firm. Store lossely covered in refrigerator. Makes about 5 dozen candies.

Origin: Canadian Living, December 1991. Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

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