Pecan Caramel Surprise Recipe

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Pecan Caramel Surprise
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar , plus
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (4 oz)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. Using a food processor, grind the pecans and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for 20 seconds; transfer to a medium bowl.
  2. In the food processor, pulse the butter, remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla until combined, scraping the bowl once or twice. Add the flour and pulse to combine. Stir into the pecan mixture.
  3. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 325°. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll 1 tablespoon dough into a ball, press a caramel into the center, then roll to enclose the caramel. Repeat with the remaining dough and caramels; place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake until lightly colored, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes; coat with confectioners' sugar while warm. Coat again just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 167.34 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.91g 15%
Cholesterol 8.16mg 3%
Sodium 123.37mg 5%
Potassium 57.93mg 1%
Total Carbs 19.4g 6%
Sugars 13.05g 52%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 1.75g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 30.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 493.66 Kcal (2067 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.24g 15%
Cholesterol 24.06mg 3%
Sodium 363.93mg 5%
Potassium 170.9mg 1%
Total Carbs 57.23g 6%
Sugars 38.51g 52%
Dietary Fiber 3.49g 5%
Protein 5.15g 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 90mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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