Caramel-Pecan Snappers Recipe

Name: Caramel-Pecan Snappers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
heat oven to 350 in large bowl ,beat sugar,shortening, butter,vanilla and egg with mixer stir in dry ingredients.
2
shape dough into 1in balls on ungreased cookie sheet 3in apart
3
with greased bottem of glass dipped into sugar flatten balls slightly press 1 teaspoon pecans onto each cookie.
4
bake 9-10 and remove from oven place on cooling rack.
5
in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and milk uncovered on high 2-3 minutes stirring every minute until smooth
6
spoon caramel over cookies top with melted cooled chocolate
7
cool completely about 30 minutes minutes.

858

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Caramel-Pecan Snappers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramel-Pecan Snappers

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Variations & substitutions

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