Pecan Surprises Recipes

PECAN SURPRISES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, pecans, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

PECAN CARAMEL SURPRISE

Steps:

• Using a food processor, grind the pecans and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for 20 seconds; transfer to a medium bowl.
• In the food processor, pulse the butter, remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla until combined, scraping the bowl once or twice. Add the flour and pulse to combine. Stir into the pecan mixture.
• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 325°. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll 1 tablespoon dough into a ball, press a caramel into the center, then roll to enclose the caramel. Repeat with the remaining dough and caramels; place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake until lightly colored, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes; coat with confectioners' sugar while warm. Coat again just before serving.

PECAN PIE SURPRISE BARS (PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Grease 13 x 9 inch pan.
• Reserve 2/3 cup of the dry cake mix for filling.
• In a large bowl, combine remaining dry cake mix, margarine and 1 egg at low speed until well blended.
• Press in bottom of greased pan.
• Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.
• In large bowl, combine reserved 2/3 cup dry cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs at low speed until moistened.
• Beat 1 minute at medium speed or until well blended.
• Pour filling mixture over warm base; sprinkle with pecans.
• Bake an additional 30-35 minutes or until filling is set.
• Cool completely.
• Cut into 36 bars.
• Store in refrigerator.