Pecan Diamonds With Shortbread Crust Recipe

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Pecan Diamonds With Shortbread Crust
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Directions:

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides, then butter the foil.
  3. For the crust: in a food processor blend flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt; process for a couple of seconds.
  4. Add in cold butter and process until the mixture begins to come together.
  5. Lightly press the mixture onto the bottom of prepared baking dish that has been lined with a foil overhang.
  6. Bake the crust for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden (if you are not using the foil, then bake a little less time, watch closely not to overbake the crust!).
  7. Remove and let sit at room temperature while preparing the topping.
  8. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
  9. To make the topping: In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter until the sugar dissolves and the mixture boils (about 1 minute).
  10. Add in chopped pecans and whipping cream; boil until the mixture thickens (about 3 minutes).
  11. Add in vanilla.
  12. Pour the hot topping over the warm crust.
  13. Return to oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the caramel is darker and is bubbling thickly.
  14. Cool COMPLETELY in the pan (the topping will harden upon sitting).
  15. Using the foil overhang, lift out of the pan onto a cutting board.
  16. Using a sharp knife cut into 1 x 1-inch diamonds or to desired size.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1145.06 Kcal (4794 kJ)
Calories from fat 695.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 77.29g 119%
Cholesterol 69.33mg 23%
Sodium 1048mg 44%
Potassium 656.77mg 14%
Total Carbs 111.2g 37%
Sugars 62.89g 252%
Dietary Fiber 8.45g 34%
Protein 11.18g 22%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 188mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 501.87 Kcal (2101 kJ)
Calories from fat 304.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.88g 119%
Cholesterol 30.39mg 23%
Sodium 459.32mg 44%
Potassium 287.85mg 14%
Total Carbs 48.74g 37%
Sugars 27.57g 252%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g 34%
Protein 4.9g 22%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.8mg 22%
Calcium 82.4mg 19%

* 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

  • 28.5
    Points
  • 32
    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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