Busters Recipes

Whiskey Candy

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
pinch of baking soda
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 1/2 to 3 cups pecan halves

Combine the sugar, syrup, baking soda, butter and evaporated milk.
Cook slowly to the firm ball stage, or until candy thermometer
registers 242?F. Remove the candy from heat and add the bourbon. Stir
in the pecan halves and beat until candy thickens and looks creamy.
Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool.

Yields: 36 pieces

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