Sweet Nutcracker Braid Recipe

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Sweet Nutcracker Braid
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup dates finley chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray large cookie sheet with non stick cooking spray. In small bowl combine 2/3 cup pecans, dates, raisins, sugar, and cinnamon; mix well.
  2. Unfold puff pastry; place on sprayed cookie sheet. Roll to form 14x10 inch rectangle. Spread preserves in 4 inch wide strip down center of pastry. Sprinkle fruit and nut mixture over top of preserves.
  3. With scissors or sharp knife, make cuts 1 inch apart on sides of pastry to within 1/2 inch of mixture, overlapping ends and alternating from side to side.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; place on serving platter. Cool 15 min.
  5. In small bowl, blend powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled braid. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 562.23 Kcal (2354 kJ)
Calories from fat 322.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.87g 55%
Cholesterol 0.06mg 0%
Sodium 343.38mg 14%
Potassium 858.89mg 18%
Total Carbs 58.85g 20%
Sugars 34.77g 139%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 12%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 46.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 508.03 Kcal (2127 kJ)
Calories from fat 291.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.41g 55%
Cholesterol 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 310.27mg 14%
Potassium 776.09mg 18%
Total Carbs 53.17g 20%
Sugars 31.42g 139%
Dietary Fiber 2.67g 12%
Protein 5.69g 13%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 42.1mg 5%

* 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

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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