Pecan Squares Recipe

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Pecan Squares
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Directions:

  1. Line a 9x13 aluminum baking pan with heavy duty foil.
  2. Leave 2-3 inches of foil sticking out of the pan on the short sides to aid in lifting the finished product out of the pan.
  3. FOR THE PASTRY:.
  4. In a small bowl or plastic bag measure and mix flours and salt.
  5. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (can be done with a hand mixer), mix the butter, vanilla extract and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add flours 1 cup at a time, on medium speed, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.
  7. Continue mixing until the dough begins to come together in large clumps.
  8. Press dough into prepared pan about 1/4-inch thick.
  9. Prick the pastry with the tines of a fork or a wooden skewer.
  10. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
  11. While the pastry is resting, Place rack in center of oven.
  12. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  13. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.
  14. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  15. FILLING.
  16. Spread nuts on a cookie sheet and roast for 5-10 minutes, until hot and aromatic (do not burn them!) Allow to cool Reduce oven to 325°FF.
  17. Place butter, brown sugar, honey, granulated sugar, half and half, and salt in a medium saucepan over high heat.
  18. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute (about 245°F on a candy thermometer).
  19. Remove pan from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla.
  20. Pour filling onto the cooled crust.
  21. Bake until filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes.
  22. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
  23. Carefully lift the bars out of the pan with your foil handles and place on a large cutting board, with a VERY SHARP knife cut into approx 24- 2 squares Store in an airtight container, up to 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1473.28 Kcal (6168 kJ)
Calories from fat 963.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 107.02g 165%
Cholesterol 134.11mg 45%
Sodium 315.26mg 13%
Potassium 482.39mg 10%
Total Carbs 126.63g 42%
Sugars 68.94g 276%
Dietary Fiber 8.51g 34%
Protein 14.32g 29%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 6.4mg 36%
Calcium 123.4mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 527.63 Kcal (2209 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.33g 165%
Cholesterol 48.03mg 45%
Sodium 112.91mg 13%
Potassium 172.76mg 10%
Total Carbs 45.35g 42%
Sugars 24.69g 276%
Dietary Fiber 3.05g 34%
Protein 5.13g 29%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 21%
Iron 2.3mg 36%
Calcium 44.2mg 12%

* 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

  • 37.6
    Points
  • 42
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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