Hi, I’m Nancy J Parra writing as Nancy Coco. In my Candy
Coated series (Kensington Books), I have included 10 original fudge recipes in
each book. In the latest book, “Oh Say Can You Fudge,” I decided on fudges based
on different types of pie. One of my favorite pies is chocolate chip pecan pie.
So I made this fudge recipe to match and it was a hit with my tasters. They
even fought over the crumbs.
I hope you enjoy this fudge as much as I did.
Cheers!
Nancy
Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Fudge
4 cups pecans chopped
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar
1 cup half and half
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 stick butter + 1 ½ teaspoon butter for pan prep
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups mini dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven and allow the pecans to cool.
Prepare a 9x9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and butter the foil with 1 ½ teaspoons butter. Place 2 cups of dark chocolate mini chips in the bottom of the pan.
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the brown and granulated sugars, the cream, and the corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until the sugars dissolve, insert a candy thermometer-ensure it does not touch the bottom or sides of the pan, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Allow the mixture to boil, stirring frequently, until it reaches 238 degrees on the candy thermometer. This takes approximately 10 minutes. (I set the timer to help understand how long it takes for the temperature to reach this point.) Once at 238, remove from heat. Take out the thermometer and stir in the butter, maple and vanilla extracts, and chopped pecans.
Stir the fudge vigorously with a heavy wooden spoon. (I break more spoons making fudge. It will get thick.) Stir constantly for 10-15 minutes until the fudge loses its shine and holds its shape.
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Nancy is offering a copy of OH SAY CAN YOU FUDGE to one lucky MLK reader. Leave a comment for a chance to win!
OH SAY CAN YOU FUDGE is the third book in Kensington's Candy Coated Mystery series by Nancy Coco, also known as Nancy J Parra.
Inspired by the gentile Victorian feel of Mackinac Island, Nancy asked the people at The Island Bookstore if anyone had ever written a mystery series set on Mackinac Island. The answer was no. Nancy went to work with a poll of Island visitors and locals. If an amateur sleuth lived on Mackinac Island, what would she do for a living? The overwhelming answer was run a Fudge Shop, of course. Mackinac Island is known for its world famous fudge. The rest is history. Nancy’s alter ego, Nancy J Parra, has an MA in Popular Fiction and a day doesn’t go by when she isn’t working on a new story or walking her own bichonpoo known affectionately on line as Little Dog.
Love fudge your book sounds perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rhonda!
DeleteI hope you enjoy~
Nancy
I'm not a fudge (food) fan but I am a fan of fudge books!
ReplyDeleteElaineE246 at msn dot com
Hi Elaine,
DeleteIt's okay to not like fudge- I'm glad to hear you are a fan of fudge books.
Cheers~ Nancy
Fabulous fudge treat recipe! And the book sounds absolutely wonderful! EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz,
DeleteI hope you enjoy~
Nancy
Oh my gosh! Sounds so delicious! Both the fudge and the book! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteangelhwk68@yahoo.com
Thanks, Barbara,
DeleteI hope you enjoy~cheers!
Nancy
I never heard of the a fudge pie before but Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Fudge looks so good! Thank you for the recipe.
ReplyDeletemyrifraf(at)gmail(dot)com
Hi Jen,
DeleteAll the recipes in this book are based on pie flavors. I hope you enjoy!
Nancy
Never would have thought of this but love fudge and this sounds great. Love all your series. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletesallycootie@gmail.com
Hi Grandma Cootie,
DeleteI always love hearing from you. Thanks for the comment.
Cheers, Nancy
Looks fantastic; thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeletejslbrown2009 at aol dot com
Hi Lisa, Thanks for the note.
DeleteI hope you enjoy~
Nancy
I'm definitely going to try this series because I am a fudge lover. Don't make it except at Christmas time - too tempting. However, my husband and I love to find a fudge shop when we are vacationing. It's a little treat.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay,
DeleteI love to fudge shop on vacation, too.
Cheers, Nancy
The fudge looks delicious. I think I just gained five pounds thinking about it.
ReplyDeletebevarcher AT me DOT com
Hi-
Delete:D I know about the gaining five pounds - I have to taste all the recipes. Then I give away as much fudge as possible. lol.
Cheers, Nancy
The Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Fudge sounds delicious! Oh Say Can You Fudge sounds equally delightful! Put them together and I see a little bit of heaven on earth for me.
ReplyDeletebree62@outlook.com
Hi Loretta,
DeleteThanks! Your comment made my day.
Cheers, Nancy
I've never made fudge but this makes me want to try ... okay, I just want to eat it! =)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
DeleteSomeone else told me that I should open a fudge shop because they just want to eat it. lol.
Cheers, Nancy
Welcome to the Kitchen, Nancy! Mackinac Island fudge (cue angels signing) is the best on the planet. Once a year, Marc and I treat ourselves to an online purchase from a fudge maker there. What a fantastic setting for a culinary cozy series.
ReplyDeleteWarm congrats on the newest entry in your bestselling series, OH SAY CAN YOU FUDGE (fudge for the Fourth, woot!), and thanks for the amazing recipe!
~ Cleo
Hi Cleo,
DeleteThank you so much. What a warm and wonderful note. I get the joy of going to Mackinac Island once a year to sign books. My parents live nearby.
Cheers, Nancy
Never ate fudge, but would love to read this book.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteCheers, Nancy
The recipe sounds delicious. Thank you for this chance! areewekidding@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn,
DeleteThanks for the note. I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Cheers, Nancy
The recipe sounds very good but the book sounds better! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteElaineE246 at msn dot com
Hi Elaine,
DeleteThank you!
I hope you enjoy the book.
Cheers, Nancy
Always up for a good recipe and a good book. Thanks for providing one and a chance at the other.
ReplyDeleteHi P.J.
DeleteThanks and I hope you enjoy! Let me know if you try the recipe.
Cheers, Nancy
Ok so I have mever made fudge, but since my favorite pie is chocolate pecan I guess I'm gonna have to!!! I also have a bichonpoo his name is Sammy. :) This book looks great! It's ironic because my brother is a July 4th baby. I'd Love to read this series! It looks great, thanks for the giveaway! :)
ReplyDeletemagicgirl2357@yahoo.com
Abby,
DeleteHow wonderful that you have Sammy. My bichonpoo is a girl. They are the sweetest, smart little dogs. Let me know if you try the recipe.
Cheers, Nancy
Delectable recipe and a great book. Thanks for this feature and giveaway. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteHave a great morning!
DeleteNancy
Oh say can you say -- popular subject, fudge! I admit, I was drooling when I put up Nancy's recipe and photo! Glad to see so many fudge and mystery lovers here!
ReplyDeleteWe westerners are a bit behind the rest of you -- Nancy lives in the Bay Area now -- but she'll be along shortly to leave a comment or two!
Hi Leslie,
DeleteThanks for the opportunity to visit the kitchen. What fun!
Cheers, Nancy
I've read 2 of your other Fudge Shop books and have bookmarked every fudge recipe - they all sound so delicious! This recipe sounds even better since pecan chocolate pie is one of my favorites! Thanks for sharing!!! kimdavishb@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi Kim,
DeleteThanks! Your comment made my day. I hope you enjoy making the fudge.
Cheers, Nancy
Pecan is my favorite pie----and now I just may have a recipe for my favorite fudge!! Thanks for both the recipe and the contest.
ReplyDeletesuefarrell.farrell@gmail.com
Hi Sue,
DeleteI agree. I love pecan pie!
I hope you enjoy.
Cheers, Nancy
Fudge is my downfall! I've never met a piece I didn't enjoy. Thank you for the recipe and the chance to win this giveaway. - j_mazur@msn.com
ReplyDeleteHi John,
DeleteI agree. I love all fudge. :D
Cheers, Nancy
What an amazing recipe. Looks really yummy!! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletescarletbegonia5858@gmail.com
Hi-
DeleteThanks, I hope you try it out and enjoy.
Have a super day!
Nancy
Love the cover!! The book sounds great!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
ReplyDeletejawdance@yahoo.com
Hi Judy,
DeleteThanks for the wonderful comment.
I hope you enjoy your day.
Cheers, Nancy
Who doesn't love a good cozy mystery and Fudge recipes .
ReplyDeletexzjh04@ Gmail.com
Thanks, Kiki!
DeleteI hope you enjoy~
Nancy
What a cute cover! And fudge? OK, how did this series escape me? One I will look into and of course would love to win the one pictured! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Janet,
DeleteBook one is "All Fudged Up" - If you like to start at the first.
Cheers, Nancy
I love the location, it is a place I love to go to and the fudge is amazing. If the book is anything like the location and fudge it is going to be a wonderful book to read. I cannot wait to get a copy of it.
ReplyDeleteHi April,
DeleteI love Mackinac Island, too.
I hope you enjoy!
Nancy
Sounds like a great fudge recipe. I love Mackinac Island so excited about this new book.
ReplyDeleteBettyjo.English@gmail.com
Hi Bettyjo,
DeleteThank you!
I hope you have a great day.
Cheers, Nancy
Sounds like a great fudge recipe. I love Mackinac Island so excited about this new book.
ReplyDeleteBettyjo.English@gmail.com
Mackinac Island is one of those places I would love to visit. It seems so quaint. Your fudge sounds good. Ten recipes in each book! I'd get huge reading your book if I made all of the fudge. I'd just have to read and make the best ones, I guess.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
Hi Linda,
DeleteLove your comment- I have to make all that fudge. Luckily I have plenty of volunteers to eat it.
Cheers, Nancy
this fudge recipe sounds so good. The book sounds so good too thanks for the chance darholley1 (at) (aol) dot com
ReplyDeleteThanks Darlene,
DeleteI hope you enjoy!
Nancy
The fudge recipe sounds delicious and I'm excited about reading a new Cozy Mystery! Thank you for the chance to win this giveaway! ruthmazur46@gmail.com - Ruth Lyons Mazur
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth,
DeleteThank you- let me know if you make the fudge and how you liked it.
Cheers, Nancy
I love this series!
ReplyDeleteOh Joann,
DeleteYou made my day, too!
Thanks and cheers, Nancy
Love the fudge recipe and it would be delicious and delightful to win your book!
ReplyDeleteHi Karlene,
DeleteI hope you enjoy both!
Cheers, Nancy
Fudge is a real treat which I love. What a wonderful book. Love to read this delightful series. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHave a great day~
Nancy
I love exploring the many flavors of fudge. I admit I haven't read one of your books but just added them to my wish list. Mackinac Island sounds like a perfect vacation stop. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon, :D
DeleteThe first in the series is called "All Fudged Up" - I hope you enjoy them.
Cheers, Nancy
Thanks for the giveaway! A special reward I got as a child was fudge from Fanny Farmer. So good!!! smmolloy1105@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Shannon,
DeleteI remember Fanny Farmer fudge. :D
Thanks for the memory.
Cheers, Nancy
Fudge....milk chocolate with nuts! Yummy! Thanks for the giveaway. Kuzlin at AOL.com
ReplyDeleteHi -
DeleteThanks for the comment!
Cheers, Nancy
Where I used to live there was a little shop that sold homemade fudge, I think my favorite was a maple one. Great now I'm drooling, LOL. I used to stop in there whenever I had a chance. I guess it's a good thing that we moved, take temptation out of my way. Congrats on your release, I love the cover!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie!
DeleteHave a great day~
Nancy
This book sounds good; I adore fudge! Thank you for the chance to win. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jane,
DeleteThanks for the comment.
Have a great day! Nancy
Nancy, cute title! Lovely recipe. How do you come up with so many fudge recipes? Do you know the best online place to buy fudge to ship to a friend? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteDaryl / Avery
Hi Daryl,
DeleteThe best part about fudge is it's gluten free! :D
I get mine from http://joannsfudge.com/
Cheers, Nancy
Sounds yummy both the fudge and the book. Can't wait to try both! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Verna,
DeleteHave a super day!
Nancy
Now that sounds like a prize winning fudge! I do love fudge but finding quality fudge, unless one makes one's own, is VERY difficult!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a series I'd like!
Kathleen Bylsma h5apby@yahoo.com
Hi Kathleen,
DeleteI agree that homemade fudge is the best!
Cheers, Nancy
Thank you for joining us today, Nancy! I love this cover. The fireworks are gorgeous! And the recipe sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteHi Krista,
DeleteIt's always such a pleasure to guest blog here.
Thanks for having me!
Nancy
I love your book cover! I love fireworks! The recipe sounds yummy. crossxjo@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI hope you enjoy~
Nancy
The book is great fun.
ReplyDeleteYou mention maple flavor in the instructions, but it is not listed in the ingredients.
Hi Libby,
DeleteI thought I answered you, but I don't see it listed here any more.
It's 1/2 Teaspoon of maple flavoring.
Thanks for the catch.
Cheers, Nancy
You had me at fudge ! I love the added feature of receipes. I cannot wait to read this book. Itsacatslife17@yahoo.com.Thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lexie!
DeleteHave a great day-
Nancy
Thanks for having me here.
ReplyDeleteIt's always so much fun to visit Mystery Lover's kitchen.
Now I'm off for a hike to try to work off some of the fudge calories.
Cheers, Nancy
I love the series and own the first two books. The stories are fun reads and the recipes are to die for. I'd love to add the third one to my library.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this series!
ReplyDeleteWoofmew@aol.com
Posted on behalf of Ruth Nixon: "Sounds yummy -- I'd love to win!"
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for something new and different to share with the ladies where I live and I think I am am going to need to try this recipe. I can see that there is a new series in my near future..
ReplyDeleteOh - that recipe is right up my alley!
ReplyDeletejenne(dot)turner@unt(dot)edu
Thanks to our sweetheart of a guest, Nancy, for replying to every post until I told her that was above and beyond! So if you didn't get a word back from her, blame it on me!
ReplyDeleteFun series. I haven't tried making any of the recipes yet, but this one sounds irresistible. I'll have to do it! Hope I win your book. Thanks for the generous opportunity.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to our winner, Sue Farrell! Nancy and I will be in touch.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all of you for helping us welcome Nancy and celebrate her new book. Now go eat -- and read -- some fudge!
I have not yet read your series but am looking forward to starting. I do love my mysteries. Welcome, Bonnie (bmalic610@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteoh yumz!!!
ReplyDeletewould love to read this book!!!!
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