Pecan Squares Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) chilled unsalted butter , cut into pieces
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups pecan halves

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine 3/4 cup butter, powdered sugar and salt in processor. Process until moist clumps begin to form. Add flour and egg and process just until dough forms.
  2. Press dough onto bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 22 minutes. Cool crust slightly. Maintain oven temperature.
  3. Bring brown sugar, honey and remaining 3/4 cup butter to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes. Add vanilla. Stir in pecans. Pour pecan filling onto prepared crust. Bake until filling thickens and bubbles all over, about 25 minutes. Cool completely on rack. Cut into 2-inch squares. (Pecan squares can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 468.96 Kcal (1963 kJ)
Calories from fat 343.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.2g 59%
Cholesterol 22.93mg 8%
Sodium 81.27mg 3%
Potassium 343.52mg 7%
Total Carbs 30.83g 10%
Sugars 15.83g 63%
Dietary Fiber 3.86g 15%
Protein 5.98g 12%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 38.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 562.24 Kcal (2354 kJ)
Calories from fat 412.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.8g 59%
Cholesterol 27.5mg 8%
Sodium 97.43mg 3%
Potassium 411.84mg 7%
Total Carbs 36.96g 10%
Sugars 18.98g 63%
Dietary Fiber 4.63g 15%
Protein 7.17g 12%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 7%
Calcium 45.8mg 4%

* 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

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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