The Easiest Butter-Pecan Kringle Ever

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   In a small bowl, combine the butter and flour until crumbly. Add water; stir until a soft sticky dough forms. Wet hands and shape dough into a 12-in. x 8-in. oval ring on a greased or parchment-lined

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   that is at least 18-in. x 13-in. Flatted the dough to a 1-1/2-in. width.

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   For pastry, heat water and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted. Transfer to a mixing bowl and immediately add the flour. Beat until well mixed. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the extract if desired.

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   Spread the pastry over the dough covering it completely. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely on

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   on a wire rack.

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   For topping, place caramels in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted' stir until smooth. Drizzle over the kringle. Sprinkle with pecans.

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   For glaze, combine sugar, salt, extract if desired and enough cream to make a glaze that will drizzle. Drizzle over kringle. Cut into 2-in. slices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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