Caramel Pecan Roll Recipe

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CARAMEL PECAN ROLL
2 1/2 pounds

2 c. sugar
2 c. crystal white corn sirup
1/2 c. table fat
2 c. evaporated milk
1 t. vanilla
1/8 t. salt
1 1/2 c. nut halves

1. Mix sugar and sirup in saucepan. Boil slowly, stirring, until firm ball forms in icy-cold water.
2. Add fat and milk to carmel sirup. Stir in vanilla and salt.
3. Pour caramel sirup into shallow pan without scraping saucepan. Cool.
4. Arrange nut halves, flat side up, on waxed paper. Lift caramel out of pan and place on top of nuts.
5. Roll candy as for jelly roll.
6. Chill until firm; slice 1/4-inch-thick pieces and wrap each.