1St Place: Caramel Pecan Treasures

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Rich, gooey caramel centers wrapped in chocolate and crunchy pecans for a festive holiday treat
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These Caramel Pecan Treasures are the ultimate showstopper for any holiday gathering or potluck. Each bite reveals a soft, buttery cake exterior giving way to a warm, gooey caramel core, all enrobed in rich semi-sweet chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of toasted pecans. The combination of textures&# 226;€”crunchy nuts, smooth chocolate, and chewy caramel—creates an irresistible dessert experience. Perfect for Christmas cookies, New Year’s celebrations, or as a gourmet gift, these treats are surprisingly easy to assemble. They bring a touch of elegance to your table without requiring complex baking skills, making them a crowd-pleaser every time.

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 60 Calories: 430.2

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These Caramel Pecan Treasures are the ultimate showstopper for any holiday gathering or potluck. Each bite reveals a soft, buttery cake exterior giving way to a warm, gooey caramel core, all enrobed in rich semi-sweet chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of toasted pecans. The combination of textures&# 226;€”crunchy nuts, smooth chocolate, and chewy caramel—creates an irresistible dessert experience. Perfect for Christmas cookies, New Year's celebrations, or as a gourmet gift, these treats are surprisingly easy to assemble. They bring a touch of elegance to your table without requiring complex baking skills, making them a crowd-pleaser every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in vanilla extract and gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  3. Roll the dough into small balls, slightly larger than the caramel centers.
  4. Wrap each dough ball around a peeled caramel square, sealing edges tightly to encase the caramel completely.
  5. Place wrapped candies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While cookies bake, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips with vegetable shortening in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
  7. Remove cookies from oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Dip each warm cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage, and place back on parchment paper.
  9. Immediately sprinkle finely chopped pecans over the chocolate-coated cookies before the chocolate sets.
  10. Allow cookies to cool completely until the chocolate hardens, then store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 60

Amount Per Serving
Calories 430.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.6g75%
Saturated Fat 30.6g153%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 385.8mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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