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2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup butter or margarine

1 cup light corn syrup

1/8 tsp salt

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 lbs pecan halves

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup milk chocolate chips

2 Tbs shortening

1. In large saucepan, combine the first four ingredients. Cook over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved.

2. Gradually add milk and mix well. Continue cooking until candy thermometer reads 248 degrees (firm-ball stage).

3. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla until blended. Fold in the pecans.

4. Drop by tablespoons onto greased waxed paper or parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

5. Melt chococlate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler.

6. Drizzle chocolate over each cluster.

Yield: about 4 dozen

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