CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PECAN WEDGES

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Serve these nutty pecan wedges glazed with chocolate chips made using Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - a sweet treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1/2 cup honey
4 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
4 teaspoons shortening
Kosher salt, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with foil; grease foil with shortening. In food processor, place flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, salt and 3/4 cup butter. Process until consistency of coarse crumbs. Add egg; process until dough forms a ball. Press in pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Cool on cooling rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. In 3-quart saucepan, cook brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup butter and honey over medium heat until butter melts. Increase heat to high; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in pecans, whipping cream and orange peel. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until filling is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center still jiggles slightly. Cool completely. Cut into 6 rows by 3 rows; cut each cookie in half diagonally. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Dip tip of each triangle into glaze. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 wedge, Sodium 101 mg

Vathiswa Bonga
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These wedges were a bit too expensive for my taste.


Kidus Wolde
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I found these wedges to be a bit bland.


Owais Nawab
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These wedges are a bit too dense for my taste.


Opeyemi Gold
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The chocolate coating was a bit too thick for my liking.


Miss Liza
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These are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Malix A K
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I really enjoyed these wedges.


Stanford Hazelwood
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These are the perfect treat for a special occasion or just a regular snack.


Wolf Engelbrecht
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I love that these wedges can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer.


Kasahun Mulugeta
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These are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Brent St.John
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I've made these wedges several times and they always turn out perfectly.


Aavash Budhaprithi
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These pecan wedges are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Adeyemo Boluwatife
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I love how easy these are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Sane Vai
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These are the perfect sweet treat to satisfy your chocolate craving.


Cindy Morgan
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


dan lyall
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These chocolate-dipped pecan wedges are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Bryan Menehan
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of chocolate and pecans is always a winner, and these wedges are no exception. They're easy to make and perfect for any occasion.