Pecan Caramel Surprises Recipe

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Pecan Caramel Surprises
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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.
  3. Add the flour and pulse to combine.
  4. Stir into the pecan mixture.
  5. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees.
  6. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll 1 tablespoon dough into a ball, press a caramel into the center, then roll to enclose the caramel.
  8. Repeat with the remaining dough and caramels; place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets .
  9. Bake until lightly colored, about 15 minutes.
  10. Let cool for 15 minutes; coat with confectioner's sugar with warm.
  11. Coat again just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1343.15 Kcal (5624 kJ)
Calories from fat 713.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.29g 122%
Cholesterol 65.25mg 22%
Sodium 986.93mg 41%
Potassium 463.47mg 10%
Total Carbs 156.36g 52%
Sugars 105.63g 423%
Dietary Fiber 9.46g 38%
Protein 13.96g 28%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 243.9mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 493.19 Kcal (2065 kJ)
Calories from fat 262.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.12g 122%
Cholesterol 23.96mg 22%
Sodium 362.39mg 41%
Potassium 170.18mg 10%
Total Carbs 57.41g 52%
Sugars 38.78g 423%
Dietary Fiber 3.48g 38%
Protein 5.13g 28%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 23%
Calcium 89.6mg 24%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 32.7
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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