Best 3 Caramel Pecan Snappers Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will impress your friends and family? Caramel pecan snappers are the perfect treat! These crispy cookies are filled with a gooey caramel center and topped with chopped pecans. They're perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a special holiday party. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious cookies that are sure to be a hit!

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CARAMEL-PECAN SNAPPERS



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Chocolate and caramel lovers will snap up these buttery-rich cookies quickly.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
36 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz), melted, cooled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 3 inches apart. With greased bottom of glass dipped into sugar, flatten balls slightly. Press 1 teaspoon pecans onto each cookie.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth. Spoon caramel over cookies; top with chocolate. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL-PECAN SNAPPERS



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Make and share this Caramel-Pecan Snappers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stovetop stephanie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
36 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup hershey semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted cooled

Steps:

  • heat oven to 350 in large bowl ,beat sugar,shortening, butter,vanilla and egg with mixer stir in dry ingredients.
  • shape dough into 1in balls on ungreased cookie sheet 3in apart
  • with greased bottem of glass dipped into sugar flatten balls slightly press 1 teaspoon pecans onto each cookie.
  • bake 9-10 and remove from oven place on cooling rack.
  • in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on high 2-3 minutes stirring every minute until smooth
  • spoon caramel over cookies top with melted cooled chocolate
  • cool completely about 30 minutes minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 79.2, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 1.7

CARAMEL-PECAN SNAPPERS



Caramel-Pecan Snappers image

Chocolate and caramel lovers will snap up these buttery-rich cookies quickly.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
36 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz), melted, cooled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 3 inches apart. With greased bottom of glass dipped into sugar, flatten balls slightly. Press 1 teaspoon pecans onto each cookie.
  • Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth. Spoon caramel over cookies; top with chocolate. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final product will be. Look for fresh, high-quality pecans, butter, and brown sugar.
  • Don't overcook the caramel: The caramel should be cooked until it reaches a golden brown color and has a slightly thick consistency. If you overcook it, it will become hard and brittle.
  • Be careful when working with hot caramel: Caramel can reach very high temperatures, so be careful not to burn yourself. Use a heat-resistant spatula and work quickly.
  • Let the snappers cool completely before serving: This will allow the caramel to set and the snappers to firm up.

Conclusion:

Caramel pecan snappers are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these sweet and crunchy cookies that will be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give caramel pecan snappers a try!

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