Millionaire candy is a classic Southern candy, most often enjoyed at the holidays.
Learn how you’re free to make it at home.
Learn how to make millionaire candy.
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Who Created Millionaire Candy?
The simplicity of this sweet treat is part of its old-school charm.
The candies were created by Hugh T. Pangburn, a drugstore owner inFort Worth, Texas.
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That same year, he also made the first batch of what would become his signature Pangburns Millionaires.
His original recipe included pecans, milk chocolate, caramel, and honey.
Ingredients for Millionaire Candy
Store-bought caramel candies make this candy a cinch to prepare.
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These candies are endlessly impressive to serve, and almost effortless to make.
In the warmer months, store in the refrigerator to keep the caramel and chocolate from melting.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
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Place a heatproof bowl over pan, making sure water does not touch bottom of bowl.
Remove from heat, and set pan aside.
Add pecans:
Stir in pecans and salt.
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Scoop caramel mixture onto baking sheets:
Drop caramel mixture by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
(You will have about 30 mounds.)
Melt chocolate:
Return pan with water to a simmer over medium.
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Place a second heatproof bowl over pan, making sure water does not touch bottom of bowl.
Place milk chocolate in bowl; cook, stirring occasionally, until melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
Spoon chocolate over caramels:
Remove from heat, and spoon melted chocolate evenly over caramel mounds.
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Add salt sprinkle, if desired.
Chill candies;
Chill until chocolate is just set, 10 to 15 minutes.
Before serving, let candies come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
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In warmer months, millionaire candy can be refrigerated to help keep its texture intact.
In cooler months, it can be stored at room temperature.
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