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Candy Bar Cookies

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This International dessert features Powdered sugar, Butter, softened, Whipping cream, Vanilla. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 963.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Powdered sugar, Butter, softened, Whipping cream, Vanilla. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup Powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup Butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoon Whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 cup Flour
Directions
  1. 1
    FILLING: 28 Caramels, unwrapped 1/4 c Whipping
  2. 2
    cream 1/4 c Butter 1 c Powdered sugar 1 c Chopped pecans GLAZE: 1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tb Whipping
  3. 3
    cream 1 tb Butter 1/4 c Powdered sugar 1 ts Vanilla 48 Pecan halves (opt) In large bowl,
  4. 4
    combine all base ingredients except flour;
  5. 5
    blend well.
  6. 6
    Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  7. 7
    Stir in flour; mix well.
  8. 8
    If necessary, refrigerate dough for easier handling.
  9. 9
    Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  10. 10
    On well-floured surface, roll half of dough to 12 x 8 inch rectangle.
  11. 11
    Using pastry wheel or knife, cut into 2 inch squares.
  12. 12
    Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookies sheets.
  13. 13
    Bake at 325 degrees for 12 to 16 minutes or until set.
  14. 14
    Cool on wire racks.
  15. 15
    Repeat with remaining dough.
  16. 16
    In medium saucepan,
  17. 17
    combine caramels, 1/4 c whipping
  18. 18
    cream and 1/4 c butter;
  19. 19
    cook over low
  20. 20
    heat , stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
  21. 21
    Remove from heat; stir in 1 c powdered sugar and chopped pecans.
  22. 22
    Add additional whipping
  23. 23
    cream a few drops at a time, if needed for desired spreading consistency.)
  24. 24
    Spread 1 t of warm filling on each cookie square.
  25. 25
    In small saucepan,
  26. 26
    combine chocolate chips, 2 T whipping
  27. 27
    cream and 1 T butter;
  28. 28
    cook over low
  29. 29
    heat , stirring frequently, until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
  30. 30
    Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 c powdered sugar and 1 t vanilla.
  31. 31
    Spread glaze over caramel filling.
  32. 32
    Top each cookie with a pecan half.
  33. 33
    QUICK BAR VARIATION: In large bowl blend all base ingredients at low speed until crumbly.
  34. 34
    Press in bottom of a 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan.
  35. 35
    Bake at 325 for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  36. 36
    Cool.
  37. 37
    Prepare filling as directed above; spread over base.
  38. 38
    Prepare glaze; drizzle over filling.
  39. 39
    Top bars with pecan halves, forming 8 rows of 6 pecans each.
  40. 40
    Allow glaze to set.
  41. 41
    Cut into 48 bars

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 963.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.4g63%
Saturated Fat 24.8g124%
Cholesterol 105.0mg35%
Sodium 293.0mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 137.2g46%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 45.7g
Protein 12.7g26%

* 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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